1.   But an extension of the mission has been under discussion for months, drawing criticism from many Republican lawmakers and some Democrats.

2.   But not every Republican lawmaker signed off on the call to investigate the display.

3.   Many Republican lawmakers and some Democrats have been critical of proposals to extend the mission.

4.   On a different tack, Republican lawmakers have penned bills that would limit welfare benefits to teen moms.

5.   Some Republican lawmakers tried several times to kill it.

6.   The President was trying to pin the economic problems on Republican lawmakers.

7.   Although the governor is entering the fray rather late, he has influence with a few upstate Republican lawmakers who have yet to announce any decision.

8.   Also Wednesday, Bush received letters from Republican state lawmakers in Massachusetts who want him to run.

9.   An aide to a prominent Republican lawmaker, who insisted on not being identified, recalled how the Money Store operated.

10.   And Evans said he is organizing a round table next month to bring insurers, Senn, leading Republican lawmakers and Seattle-area politicians together to discuss options.