1.   Although the three proposals differ in details, generally a single-payer system would offer a health-insurance package modeled on benefits now provided by employers.

2.   And the proposals differ in how much power they delegate to the states, even allowing some of the money to be spent on development rather than conservation.

3.   Aside from being bipartisan, the Snowe-Wyden proposal differs from other proposals in several ways.

4.   But the proposals differ on details.

5.   But the two proposals differ on key points.

6.   But the two proposals differ sharply when it comes to lawsuits against insurers.

7.   Even with the changes, the ethanol proposal will differ from a tax bill moving through the Senate.

8.   Frank said his proposal differed from an amendment suggested by Senator Arlen Specter, Republican of Pennsylvania, which would require congressional approval of pardons.

9.   He says the various proposals differ on certain particulars but have many features in common, with most states permitting policyholders and executives to buy shares at preferential prices.

10.   His proposal differs from that offered by GOP lawmakers in the House, who propose using the projected federal surplus to finance the individual accounts.