1.  Delegate gains would be less significant for small states, leading to their possible objections to the proposal.

2.  The conflict continued in the small African state, but the world took no notice.

3.  Congress was also successful in the small eastern states, the western state of Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

4.  Although Rhode Island is not a major trash exporter, Chafee feared the small state could face tough times in the future if its options were limited.

5.  Any attorney general can join in, allowing small states to be represented along with large ones.

6.  As New Hampshire governor, Shaheen may have trouble raising money elsewhere, a problem common to governors of small states, Phillips said.

7.  As small states that can nurture an underdog candidacy, Iowa and New Hampshire would preserve their season-starting spots.

8.  Blue Cross groups in Delaware and New Jersey announced their intent to merge earlier this week, and units in several small states already share marketing and administrative staffs.

9.  Al Gore and George W. Bush were awarded big states as if they were touchdowns and small states as if they were field goals.

10.  Alexander also said holding the first primary in New Hampshire, a small state, gives candidates a chance to catch on with voters through face-to-face campaigning.