1.   As Speaker, Gingrich has not specifically endorsed a school prayer amendment.

2.   A school prayer amendment to the U.S. constitution is not a good idea.

3.   A school prayer amendment, mainly.

4.   But proponents of the school prayer amendment argued Thursday that existing laws were insufficient to settle the debate.

5.   Despite the hazy prospects, conservative groups have organized substantial lobbying campaigns, particularly for the school prayer amendment.

6.   If Congress considers a school prayer amendment, the House Judiciary Committee would have jurisdiction.

7.   Rep. Chet Edwards, D -Texas, said Wednesday he would once again lead the fight against a school prayer constitutional amendment.

8.   The school prayer amendment was one of three top priorities.

9.   He first made the call for the school prayer amendment in a meeting with reporters last week.

10.   House Speaker-to-be Newt Gingrich wants a vote on a school prayer amendment by next July.