51.  In the days ahead, Brazilian stocks may decline on concern that the wireless bill may encounter stiff opposition in the Senate.

52.  Indeed, there is stiff opposition to the bill from some Republicans and tobacco-state Democrats.

53.  It faces stiff opposition.

54.  It still is expected to face stiff opposition.

55.  King Hussein of Jordan also faced stiff local opposition for his treaty with Israel.

56.  Local PRI candidates face stiff opposition in several states where the right of center National Action Party is strong.

57.  Los Angeles Unified already has run into stiff opposition over its efforts to find land for building badly needed schools.

58.  Moreover, the efforts by House Republicans to kill the NEA has run into stiff opposition from some top Republicans in the Senate.

59.  Netanyahu had signaled his stiff opposition to the demands.

60.  Other provisions, like the spending limits and the free broadcast time awarded by several networks to candidates who abide by them, are likely to meet stiff opposition.