1.   A resolution to repeal the ban, sponsored by Rep.

2.   Congress repealed the ban on women flying Naval combat missions.

3.   And he said he would strongly object if Republicans tried to repeal the ban on assault weapons or the controls on handguns approved by Congress over their objections.

4.   And if the Senate joined the House in repealing the ban, it would still not become law because President Clinton has vowed to veto it.

5.   And later, when other lawmakers sought to repeal the ban, Franks failed to vote either way, he said.

6.   And Republican leaders in Congress were promising to repeal the ban on assault-style weapons.

7.   A resolution to repeal the ban, sponsored by Rep. Jim Chapman, D-Texas, is expected to pass the House on Friday with bipartisan support.

8.   A Republican move to repeal the ban has been effectively derailed since the Oklahoma City bombing last month.

9.   A week later, the environmental agency adopted the emergency regulation repealing the ban.

10.   After redistricting, he voted to repeal the ban.