1.   Amir rejected assertions that he had partners in his plot.

2.   And he rejected the assertion that his colleagues may have gained more recognition because they accomplished more than he has in the Senate.

3.   At issue is who informed reporters on Tuesday of a sealed ruling rejecting assertions by Clinton of executive privilege to protect the testimony of his senior aides.

4.   Bell and Graham rejected assertions the El Nino might be weakening.

5.   But Frost, who voted for the package despite his opposition to the assault weapons ban, rejected assertions that the proposal was soft on crime.

6.   But broadcasters flatly reject this assertion.

7.   But congressional committees have continued to reject the assertion of the privilege, particularly if it seems to obstruct a central focus of their investigations.

8.   But Judge John Carter rejected their assertions that the statements had been coerced and that Lucas, heavily medicated with Thorazine to control a mental illness, was incompetent.

9.   But the students reject the assertions.

10.   But Weisel rejected that assertion Wednesday, saying the company has healthy business in a number of other sectors.