21.  In fact, Gephardt only indirectly challenged Republican positions on issues like the privatization of Social Security, regulation of health maintenance organizations and how to stimulate the economy.

22.  In the Senate, Don Nickles of Oklahoma, the assistant Republican leader, summarized the Republican position.

23.  Indeed, even as he defended Republican positions and policies, Dole often reached out to Democrats.

24.  Pressler has told associates that he does not intend to introduce a bill Monday, but will rather attempt to assemble the outlines of a general Republican position.

25.  Prospects for compromise on a stimulus plan also seemed to improve on Wednesday when Senate Democrats edged closer to the Republican position on tax incentives for corporations.

26.  Reed insisted that he was not changing his stance on abortion and that he would not accept a weakened Republican position.

27.  Smith lost in the crucial suburban districts, in large part because independent voters said they viewed Republican positions on the environment, Medicare and abortion as too extreme.

28.  So far it appears that Shelby has not been hurt at home by his outspoken criticism of the president and his brazen flirtation with Republican positions.

29.  Sounds much like the Republican position.

30.  The hardline Republican positions emerged as a House subcommittee began hearings that are expected to produce the first wholesale revamping of American welfare policy in four decades.