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(Click for frequent words.) 83 Hears Testimony 82 Raises Concerns Over 81 Panel Criticizes 81 Nears Vote 81 Hold Hearings 80 Compromise Reached 80 Panel Approves 80 Postpones Vote 80 Re Examine 80 Delays Vote 80 Groups Criticize 80 Panel Hears 80 Panel Considers 80 Lawsuit Challenges 80 House Panel Approves 80 Could Undermine 79 Showdown Looms Over 79 Appears Likely 79 Holds Hearing 79 Senate Panel Approves 79 Negotiators Agree 79 Is Unconstitutional 79 Nears Approval 79 Hits Roadblock 79 Holds Hearings 79 Proposes Cuts 79 Lawmakers Propose 79 Approves Controversial 79 Considers Expanding 79 Argue Against 79 Panel Discusses 78 Senators Propose 78 Law Upheld 78 Deliberates 78 Debate Heats Up 78 Stirs Debate 78 Activists Protest 78 Panel Debates 78 Faces Scrutiny 78 Law Unconstitutional 78 Reach Compromise 78 Tentatively Approves 78 Groups Warn 78 Considers Options 78 Lawmakers Oppose 78 Showdown Looms 78 Panel Probes 78 Files Complaint Over 78 Budget Cuts Threaten 78 Prospects Dim 78 Vote Nears 78 Renews Calls 78 Puts Brakes 78 Leaders Propose 78 Cautiously Optimistic About 78 Considers Extending 78 Squabble Over 78 Fight Looms 77 Panel Weighs 77 Vote Delayed 77 Battle Looms 77 Governor Vetoes 77 Leaders Decry 77 Gets Heated 77 Groups Oppose 77 Advises Against 77 Lawmakers Reject 77 Approves Sweeping 77 Passes Controversial 77 Threatens Lawsuit 77 Panel Oks 77 Lawmakers Urge 77 Seeks Tougher 77 Could Weaken 77 Expresses Concern About 77 Violated Rules 77 Stalemate Continues 77 Poses Challenge 77 Shortchanges 77 Seek Compromise 77 Leaders Warn 77 Controversy Surrounds 77 Misses Deadline 77 Could Jeopardize 77 Groups Seek 77 Lawmaker Seeks 77 Seek Tougher 77 Vote Postponed 77 Official Defends 77 Gets Mixed Reaction 77 Bicker Over 77 Dealt Setback 77 Argues Against 77 Panel Endorses 77 Clears Hurdle 77 Decide Fate 77 Goes Awry 77 Wants Tighter 77 Panel Mulls 77 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 77 Panel Examines 77 Suit Challenges 77 Haggle Over 76 Scrutinizes 76 Would Violate 76 Lawmaker Calls 76 Tussle Over 76 Seeks Compromise 76 Draws Mixed Reaction 76 Seeks Removal 76 Ban Upheld 76 Gets Earful 76 Could Backfire 76 Debate Rages 76 Woes Prompt 76 Demands Answers 76 Panel Advises 76 Issue Heats Up 76 Groups Applaud 76 Ruled Unconstitutional 76 Advocates Urge 76 Pay Hikes 76 Could Derail 76 Complaint Filed Against 76 Budget Cuts Could 76 Law Ruled Unconstitutional 76 Legislation Introduced 76 Suffers Blow 76 Deeply Disappointed 76 Renews Push 76 Official Urges 76 Lawmakers React 76 Candidates Spar 76 Draws Protest 76 Bishops Urge 76 Needs Overhaul 76 Orders Halt 76 Faces Criticism 76 Wrestles With 76 Decision Nears 76 Draws Criticism 76 Leaders React 76 Erupts Over 76 Legislation Passes 76 Considers Cutting 76 Tentative Deal Reached 76 Reaction Mixed 76 Neglects 76 Official Quits 76 Could Hamper 76 Urges Immediate 76 Would Restrict 76 Deals Blow 76 Groups Decry 76 Talks Collapse 76 Faces Obstacles 76 Wage Freeze 76 Tougher Penalties 76 Rejects Proposal 76 Panel Urges 76 Questions Surround 76 Ruled Illegal 76 Rejects Request 76 Activists Criticize 75 Lawmaker Urges 75 Oppose Proposed 75 Spends Millions 75 Passes Resolution 75 Could Cripple 75 Draws Fire 75 Passes Legislation 75 Remains Elusive 75 Postpones Decision 75 Passes Sweeping 75 Sends Mixed Signals 75 Eases Rules 75 Override Veto 75 Strip Searches 75 Candidates Differ 75 Seeks Answers 75 Deadline Arrives 75 Unanimously Approves 75 Tightens Rules 75 Cuts Threaten 75 Hits Snag 75 Hearings Scheduled 75 Gets Mixed Reviews 75 Debate Rages Over 75 Against Gay Marriage 75 Judge Hears Arguments 75 Seeks Delay 75 Spark Debate 75 Talks Underway 75 Clears Path 75 Gay Marriage Issue 75 Proposed Cuts 75 Faces Hurdles 75 Stress Importance 75 Task Force Recommends 75 Causing Concern 75 Official Warns 75 Annan Urges 75 Uproar Over 75 Draw Criticism 75 To Decide Fate 75 Causes Concern 75 Be Spared 75 Accusations Fly 75 Must Accept 75 Determine Fate 75 Puts Off 75 Veto Override 75 Groups Protest 75 Propose Changes 75 Candidate Withdraws 75 Faces Uncertain Future 75 Considers Changing 75 Narrowly Passes 75 Debate Continues 75 Could Hinder 75 Deeply Concerned About 75 Demonstrators Protest 75 Raises Concerns About 75 Raise Concern 75 Underscores Need 75 Leaders Applaud 75 Gains Steam 75 Lawmaker Proposes 75 Same Sex Benefits 75 Talks Stall 75 Gets Tougher 75 Overrules 75 Probe Sought 75 Ruling Favors 75 Stirs Concern 75 Vote Looms 75 Wants Answers 75 Expert Urges 75 Ruling Expected 75 Leaders Urge 75 Inching Toward 75 Inch Toward 75 Raises Concerns 75 Opposes Proposed 75 Face Tougher 75 Cut Greenhouse Gases 75 Awaits Word 75 Discriminates Against 75 Nears Passage 75 Issues Dominate 75 Activists Urge 75 Overwhelmingly Approves 75 Audit Faults 75 Sounds Alarm 75 Be Probed 75 Hearings Begin 75 Decision Delayed 75 Focuses Attention 75 Lawmakers Vow 75 Disbands 75 Expresses Concern 75 Leaders Agree 75 Considers Tougher 75 Expresses Concern Over 75 Move Swiftly 75 Seek Input 74 Seek Delay 74 TALK BACKS 74 Rejects Claim 74 Proposes Cutting 74 Talks Fail 74 Raises Concern 74 Puts Spotlight 74 Deadline Looming 74 Moves Step Closer 74 Talks Stalled 74 Efforts Underway 74 Petition Seeks 74 Scaling Back 74 Minimum Wage Hike 74 Leans Toward 74 Leaders Endorse 74 Airport Screeners 74 Sets Timetable 74 Ruffles Feathers 74 Panel Suggests 74 Poses Challenges 74 Sees Progress 74 Signed Into 74 Judge Overturns 74 Cell Phone Ban 74 Cites Progress 74 Legislation Passed 74 Sees Possible 74 Lobbying Effort 74 Talks Falter 74 Gay Marriage Debate 74 Resolution Condemning 74 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 74 Watchdog Warns 74 Sets Aside 74 Reaffirms Support 74 Must Adapt 74 Considers Allowing 74 Gets Reprieve 74 Casts Shadow Over 74 Candidates Spar Over 74 Raises Doubts About 74 Hearing Begins 74 Narrowly Approves 74 Millions Wasted 74 Clock Ticking 74 Protest Planned 74 Toughens 74 Could Harm 74 Nearing End 74 Voices Concern 74 Poll Shows Support 74 Supervisors Approve 74 Campaign Kicks Off 74 Tighten Rules 74 Gets Involved 74 Cracks Down On 74 Shooting Prompts 74 Panel Recommends 74 Reaches Accord 74 Battle Intensifies 74 Proposes Tougher 74 Disregards 74 Urges Tighter 74 Probe Targets 74 Rejects Proposed 74 Takes Step Toward 74 Hearings Continue 74 Brain Damaged Woman 74 Panel Faults 74 Settle Suit Over 74 Considers Ban 74 Justices Uphold 74 Suffocates 74 Feds Investigate 74 Lawmaker Pushes 74 Would Weaken 74 Panel Rejects 74 Hearing Rescheduled 74 Talks Deadlocked 74 Stirs Debate Over 74 Crisis Looms 74 Lays Groundwork 74 Voters Reject 74 Too Costly 74 Threats Prompt 74 Remains Hopeful 74 Report Criticizes 74 Hit Snag 74 Gay Marriage Amendment 74 Questions Remain About 74 Sales Tax Hike 74 Expresses Support 74 Fight Heats Up 74 Proposal Rejected 74 Investigates Alleged 74 Unanimously Passes 74 Fuels Debate 74 Faces Uphill Battle 74 Draw Attention 74 Broke Rules 74 Poses Risk 74 Violence Threatens 74 Reverses Position 74 Votes Unanimously 74 Draws Flak 74 Nears Decision 74 AJC Applauds 74 Hits Speed Bump 74 Approves Revised 74 Rejects Bid 74 Could Threaten 74 Declared Unconstitutional 74 Defends Actions 74 Leaders Criticize 74 Vexes 74 Imperils 74 Candidates Vie 74 Ease Restrictions 74 Files Lawsuit Over 74 Official Pleads Guilty 74 Holds Workshop 74 Lifts Restrictions 74 Bill Clears Hurdle 74 Demotes 74 Politicians React 74 Be Examined 74 Nullifies 73 Fiscal Restraint 73 Prompts Calls 73 Protests Continue 73 Panel Clears 73 Causes Confusion 73 Could Prompt 73 Makes Mockery 73 Budget Woes 73 Snuffs Out 73 Urge Passage 73 Frets About 73 Students React 73 Probe Alleged 73 Urges Passage 73 Groups Urge 73 Delays Decision 73 Raises Doubts 73 Debate Focuses 73 Could Hurt 73 Remain Divided 73 Daunting Task 73 Pose Problem 73 Grapples With 73 Tighter Controls 73 Hails Passage 73 Reach Tentative 73 Locals React 73 Rules Eased 73 Court Reinstates 73 Appears Unlikely 73 Standoff Continues 73 Raises Fears 73 Deadline Looms 73 Faces Backlash 73 Workplace Smoking Ban 73 Ignites Debate 73 Outlines Goals 73 Questions Abound 73 Unanimously Approved 73 Loses Appeal Against 73 Case Settled 73 Wrangle Over 73 Systemic Failure 73 Official Criticizes 73 Awaits Ruling 73 Be Scrapped 73 Extending Unemployment Benefits 73 Causes Controversy 73 Tougher Stance 73 Seeking Answers 73 Mixed Reaction 73 Sets Deadline 73 Court Reverses 73 Dragging Feet 73 Tougher Laws 73 Wants Tougher 73 Senators Urge 73 Put Brakes 73 Violated Rights 73 Denies Request 73 Moves Quickly 73 Negotiations Continue 73 Envoy Warns 73 Sets Priorities 73 Puts Strain 73 Supreme Court Upholds 73 Legislative Session Ends 73 Sparks Controversy 73 Court Upholds Ban 73 Probe Faults 73 Dropped Against 73 Official Resigns 73 Report Sheds Light 73 Considers Dropping 73 Deaths Prompt 73 Trans Fat Ban 73 Deadline Draws Near 73 Activists Decry 73 Legal Limbo 73 Justices Weigh 73 Face Hurdles 73 Probe Continues 73 Prompts Debate 73 Experts Urge 73 Struck Down 73 Judge Clears Way 73 Complicates 73 Reconsiders 73 Deal Reached 73 Face Scrutiny 73 Renews Debate 73 Be Retried 73 Casts Doubts 73 Stir Controversy 73 Threatens Veto 73 Input Sought 73 Narrowly Escapes 73 Lawmakers Criticize 73 Same Sex Weddings 73 Roils 73 Takes Backseat 73 Poses Threat 73 Report Faults 73 Causing Controversy 73 Imperil 73 Lawmaker Wants 73 Prompts Warning 73 Questions Arise Over 73 Reader Commentaries 73 Battle Heats Up 73 Lagging Behind 73 Flexes Muscle 73 Paints Bleak Picture 73 Rights Violated 73 Fret Over 73 Raises Questions About 73 Wife Sentenced 73 Lawmakers Seek 73 Appeal Ruling 73 Reverses Ban 73 Gaining Steam 73 Reverses Course 73 Crisis Worsens 73 Take Step Toward 73 Tough Stance 73 Shoring Up 73 Stirs Controversy 73 Groups Denounce 73 Rejects Calls 73 Suit Settled 73 Panel Votes 73 Hearing Focuses 73 Passes Landmark 73 Head Scarves 73 Expresses Regret 73 Pressure Builds 73 Shuts Doors 73 Resume Negotiations 73 Needs Urgent 73 Weighs Options 73 Claim Victory 73 Touts Benefits 73 Woes Threaten 73 Looms Over 73 Being Debated 73 ACLU Sues 73 Reverses Decision 73 Extend Jobless Benefits 73 Marchers Protest 73 Concerns Linger 73 Lawyer Defends 73 Welfare Recipients 73 Judge Halts 73 Statewide Smoking Ban 73 Sweeping Changes 73 Urges Restraint 73 Investigation Underway 73 Must Reject 73 Must Cooperate 73 Effort Underway 73 Dispute Continues 73 Court Overrules 73 Proposes Changes 73 Commissioners Approve 73 Crisis Deepens 73 Stiffer Penalties 73 Problems Persist 73 Amid Controversy 73 Stricter Rules 73 Shootings Prompt 73 Reinforces Need 72 Judge Dismisses Suit 72 Critics Decry 72 Budget Shortfall 72 Bogs Down 72 Budget Impasse 72 Cause Confusion 72 Legislator Wants 72 Draws Scrutiny 72 Urges Patience 72 Raises Hopes 72 Inches Toward 72 Cigarette Tax Hike 72 Expert Discusses 72 Rejects Criticism 72 Could Complicate 72 Cause Concern 72 Mixed Reactions 72 Raise Concerns 72 Sparks Outcry 72 Defends Role 72 Weigh Options 72 Experts Weigh 72 Approves Gay Marriage 72 Abortion Notification 72 Dispute Settled 72 Panel Backs 72 Extend Unemployment Benefits 72 Secede From 72 Funding Shortfall 72 Makes Strides 72 TODAY 'S EDITORIAL 72 Voters Approve 72 Demands Removal 72 Boost Economy 72 Cries Foul Over 72 Court Nixes 72 Raise Doubts 72 Lawsuit Filed Over 72 Be Enforced 72 Supreme Court Overturns 72 Defends Handling 72 Gets Backing 72 Frets Over 72 Probes Into 72 Rankles 72 Gov't Seeks 72 Files Suit Over 72 Boils Over 72 Turns Ugly 72 Withholds 72 Urges Stronger 72 Lawsuit Tossed 72 Launches Probe Into 72 Could Imperil 72 Concern Grows 72 Outline Plans 72 Fraud Allegations 72 Could Pave Way 72 Stresses Need 72 Probe Widens 72 Cuts Loom 72 Reject Proposal 72 Rejects Appeal 72 Badly Needed 72 Self Imposed 72 Strongly Supports 72 Veto Threat 72 Reach Tentative Deal 72 Rethinks 72 Wants Probe 72 Makes Plea 72 Seeks Probe 72 Spells Out 72 Face Uphill Battle 72 Speaks Out Against 72 Puts Focus 72 Renew Push 72 Seeks Input 72 Flouts 72 Leaders Vow 72 Issue Resolved 72 Close Loopholes 72 Wins Reprieve 72 Complains About 72 Cracking Down On 72 Faces Uncertain 72 Stiffens 72 Protesters Disrupt 72 Denies Guilt 72 Urgently Needs 72 Unlikely Allies 72 Found Innocent 72 Rejects Plea 72 Rejects Effort 72 Reject Proposed 72 Parties Agree 72 Draws Praise 72 Gas Price Gouging 72 Panel Nixes 72 Bribe Case 72 Teacher Layoffs 72 Will Worsen 72 Appeals Court Upholds 72 Reforms Needed 72 Alleges Discrimination 72 Reconvenes 72 Anti Gay Marriage 72 Suit Challenging 72 Expresses Concerns Over 72 Gets Thumbs Down 72 Rejects Gay Marriage 72 Faces Challenges 72 Accepts Responsibility 72 Issues Remain 72 Proves Difficult 72 Abortion Ultrasound 72 Eases Restrictions 72 Defend Itself 72 Loom Large 72 Sparks Outrage 72 Fee Hikes 72 Suit Filed Over 72 File Lawsuit 72 Quarrel Over 72 Puts Brakes On 72 Dems Seek 72 Dispute Ends 72 Stirs Up Controversy 72 Alleges Abuse 72 Tossed Out 72 Businessman Charged 72 Bogged Down 72 Probes Possible 72 Lawmakers Approve 72 Defuses 72 Spending Freeze 72 Court Hears Arguments 72 Remain Vigilant 72 Resolve Dispute 72 Denies Claim 72 Prompts Concern 72 Ratchets Up 72 Faces Closure 72 Ordered Held 72 Pushes Ahead 72 Pay Raises 72 Draw Ire 72 Nears Finish Line 72 Judge Upholds 72 Couple Plead Guilty 72 Turns Violent 72 Rift Widens 72 Condemn Attacks 72 Hearing Scheduled 72 Creeps Closer 72 Protests Planned 72 Tobacco Tax Hike 72 Derides 72 Bodes Ill 72 Denied Access 72 Vows Crackdown 72 Challenges Loom 72 Faces Budget Cuts 72 Puts Pressure 72 Raises Possibility 72 Protest Proposed 72 Trickles Down 72 Protests Spread 72 Request Denied 72 Crisis Threatens 72 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit 72 Severely Beaten 72 Businessman Pleads Guilty 72 Dealt Blow 72 Scandal Rocks 72 Strongly Opposes 72 Flout 72 Urges Vigilance 72 Tentatively OKs 72 Draws Ire 72 Be Studied 72 Resign Amid 72 Complaints Filed Against 72 Bomb Sniffing Dogs 72 Lawsuit Involving 72 Seeks Urgent 72 THE PILOT LIGHT 72 Biggest Obstacle 72 Warrantless Wiretapping 72 Fears Grow 72 Headed Toward 72 Scandal Hits 72 Disapproves 72 Investigate Alleged 72 Security Beefed Up 72 Costs Soar 72 Opts Out Of 72 Groups Condemn 72 Nears Deal 72 Seeks Wider 72 Foreclosure Freeze 72 Senators Criticize 72 Stagnate 72 Raise Minimum Wage 72 Honors Slain 72 Prioritizes 72 Leaders Condemn 72 Judge Throws Out 72 Opinions Differ 72 Feds Urge 72 Approach Needed 71 Biased Against 71 Preside Over 71 Remain Jailed 71 Talks Progressing 71 Remembers Victims 71 Ignored Warnings 71 Impedes 71 Alleged Threat 71 Stresses Importance Of 71 Coalition Applauds 71 Gives Boost 71 Questions Arise 71 Deadline Approaches 71 Court Voids 71 Lobbying Efforts 71 Allegedly Raped 71 Issues Ultimatum 71 Would Require 71 Gets Testy 71 Recommends Changes 71 Age Bias 71 Holds Vigil 71 Budget Shortfalls 71 Gay Marriage Bans 71 Urges Calm 71 Desperately Needs 71 Reaffirm Commitment 71 Talks Resume 71 Cuba Embargo 71 Debate Intensifies 71 Deals Setback 71 Controversy Continues 71 Drops Suit 71 Spells Doom 71 Ruling Delayed 71 Global Warming Debate 71 Tempers Flare 71 Help Sought 71 Court Upholds Ruling 71 Scaled Back 71 Puts Finishing Touches 71 Assails 71 Drastic Cuts 71 Casts Shadow 71 Face Tough Choices 71 Deal Struck 71 Gets Uglier 71 Clings To 71 Warned Against 71 Closely Watching 71 Could Endanger 71 Fate Uncertain 71 Thrown Into 71 Suspect Surrenders 71 Draws Attention 71 Belt Tightening 71 Abolishes 71 Admits Lying 71 Cries Foul 71 Files Petition 71 Spar Over 71 Contractor Pleads Guilty 71 Urges Halt 71 Feeling Pinch 71 Softens Stance 71 Urgently Needed 71 Alleged Abuse 71 Restrictions Eased 71 Stresses Importance 71 Blows Whistle 71 Move Quickly 71 Mixed Feelings About 71 Face Uncertain Future 71 File Suit 71 Proposed Smoking Ban 71 Adopts Resolution 71 Assaulted Robbed 71 Curtails 71 Crowd Gathers 71 Beefed Up 71 Lawsuit Seeks 71 Effort Aims 71 Could Trigger 71 Held Accountable 71 Proves Costly 71 Takes Plea 71 Wants Stricter 71 Crisis Affects 71 Can Withstand 71 Watered Down 71 Court Annuls 71 Prisoner Escapes 71 Unions Threaten 71 Investigating Alleged 71 Could Reshape 71 Unanimous Vote 71 Proposed Budget Cuts 71 Seeks Dismissal 71 Court Upholds Sentence 71 Testifies Against 71 Clears Way 71 Costs Skyrocket 71 Official Testifies 71 Effort Fails 71 Federal Preemption 71 Dispute Threatens 71 Postponed Again 71 Issues Addressed 71 Face Obstacles 71 Set Precedent 71 Reiterates Support 71 Stepped Up 71 Concerns Addressed 71 Can Be Avoided 71 Get Mixed Reviews 71 Protests Escalate 71 Hiring Freeze 71 Watchdog Urges 71 Aid Tsunami Victims 71 Security Tightened 71 Plead Innocent 71 Holds Firm 71 Offers Incentives 71 Chastises 71 Embezzlement Case 71 Videotaped Beating 71 Weighs Heavily 71 Admits Mistake 71 Banning Gay Marriage 71 Tougher Rules 71 Taxpayer Funded 71 Minimum Wage Increase 71 Official Resigns Amid 71 Opinions Vary 71 Immigration Overhaul 71 Dispute Leads 71 Deadline Nears 71 Gives Nod 71 Fetal Homicide 71 Enacts 71 Forced Into 71 Child Porn Suspect 71 Faces Suspension 71 Protests Disrupt 71 Voters Favor 71 Fight Rages 71 Admonishes 71 Amid Turmoil 71 Official Praises 71 Alleges Fraud 71 Retaliates Against 71 Berates 71 Lay Offs 71 Fight Erupts 71 Edges Toward 71 Focus Shifts 71 Tentative Agreement Reached 71 Allegedly Threatened 71 Bargaining Rights 71 Indoor Smoking Ban 71 Strikes Blow 71 Questions Raised 71 Judge Voids 71 Suit Tossed 71 Cry Foul Over 71 Be Eased 71 Demands Apology 71 Feds Investigating 71 Seek Answers 71 Jobless Benefits Extension 71 Judge Nixes 71 Jeopardizes 71 Admit Mistakes 71 Be Demolished 71 Seeks Clarification 71 Slams Door 71 Base Closings 71 Bush Nominates 71 Concealed Gun 71 Could Have Prevented 71 Denies Charges 71 Panhandling Ban 71 Defends Stance 71 Knife Wielding Man 71 Lawsuit Challenging 71 Deeply Divided 71 Abortion Debate 71 Ownership Rules 71 Retaliates 71 Outlines Agenda 71 Death Row Inmates 71 Supreme Court Hears 71 Censures 71 Pension Overhaul 71 Trade Barbs 71 Extend Deadline 71 Seeks Stronger 71 Enacts Law 71 Court Nullifies 71 Dashes Hopes 71 Heated Debate 71 Woes Plague 71 Questions Linger 71 Lift Ban 71 Mountaintop Mining 71 Puts Squeeze 71 Gov'T 71 Abolish Death Penalty 71 Looks Toward 71 Envoy Calls 71 Suit Seeks 71 Raises Ire 71 Closes Doors 71 Controversy Continues Over 71 Fee Increases 71 Denies Allegation 71 Shifts Toward 71 Firefighter Arrested 71 Postpones Hearing 71 Unnerves 71 Sued Over Alleged 71 Agreement Reached 71 Outlines Plan