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(Click for frequent words.) 85 Legislation Passes 84 Nears Vote 84 Panel Considers 83 Passes Legislation 83 Holds Hearing 82 Panel Endorses 82 Senate Panel Approves 82 House Panel Approves 82 Hails Passage 81 Holds Hearings 81 Groups Urge 81 Lawsuit Challenges 81 Panel Votes 81 Applauds Passage 81 Hold Hearings 81 Advocates Urge 81 Governor Vetoes 81 Panel Hears 81 Panel Debates 81 Legislation Passed 80 Panel Approves 80 Panel Weighs 80 Unanimously Approves 80 Lawmakers Propose 80 Renews Push 80 Urges Passage 80 Hears Testimony 80 Nears Approval 80 Could Harm 80 Panel Backs 79 Debate Heats Up 79 Senators Propose 79 Groups Oppose 79 Lawmakers Seek 79 Signed Into 79 Underscores Need 79 Bipartisan Support 79 Renews Calls 79 Groups Applaud 79 Hearings Begin 79 Hits Roadblock 79 Panel Advises 79 Introduces Legislation 79 Law Upheld 79 Strongly Supports 79 Panel Examines 79 Proposes Changes 79 Compromise Reached 79 Panel Mulls 79 Panel Rejects 78 Enacts 78 Bipartisan Effort 78 Panel Oks 78 Dems Seek 78 Raises Concerns About 78 Minimum Wage Hike 78 Proposed Legislation 78 Propose Changes 78 Panel Clears 78 Veto Override 78 Lawmaker Seeks 78 Minimum Wage Increase 78 Could Undermine 78 Postpones Vote 78 Lacks Votes 78 Clears Hurdle 77 Applauds Introduction 77 Seek Compromise 77 Override Veto 77 Veto Threat 77 Too Costly 77 Unanimously Passes 77 Leaders Propose 77 Ruled Unconstitutional 77 Feds Propose 77 Would Restrict 77 Joins Effort 77 Takes Effect 77 Tobacco Tax Hike 77 Passes Resolution 77 Poll Shows Support 77 Emphasizes Need 77 Bill Clears Hurdle 77 Senators Urge 77 Considers Extending 77 Lawmaker Proposes 77 Showdown Looms 77 Seeks Tougher 77 Lawmakers Oppose 77 Lawmakers React 77 Clears Path 77 Panel Urges 77 Panel Discusses 77 Argues Against 77 Vote Nears 77 Lawmakers Urge 77 Coalition Applauds 77 Nears Passage 77 Praises Passage 77 Passes Sweeping 77 First Step Toward 77 Suit Seeks 77 Reintroduces 76 Narrowly Passes 76 Groups Seek 76 Experts Urge 76 Issue Heats Up 76 Lawsuit Seeks 76 Delays Vote 76 Passes Landmark 76 Overwhelmingly Approves 76 Reverses Course 76 Rejects Proposal 76 Lawmakers Reject 76 Faces Scrutiny 76 Debate Continues 76 Raises Concerns Over 76 Lawsuit Challenging 76 Opposes Proposed 76 Would Require 76 Could Hinder 76 Introduce Legislation 76 Negotiators Agree 76 Gaining Steam 76 Lawmaker Pushes 76 Reaches Compromise 76 Squabble Over 76 Hits Speed Bump 76 Jobless Benefits 76 Could Derail 76 Puts Brakes 76 Panel Recommends 76 Recommends Changes 76 Draws Fire 76 Demands Answers 76 Spends Millions 76 Clears Way 76 Put Brakes 76 Panel Probes 76 Urges Immediate 76 Fight Looms 76 Strongly Opposes 76 Proposes Legislation 76 Panel Criticizes 76 Proposed Changes 76 Same Sex Benefits 76 EPA Proposes 75 Seek Tougher 75 Renew Push 75 Faces Hurdles 75 Shortchanges 75 Scrutinizes 75 Law Unconstitutional 75 Suggests Ways 75 Outlines Plan 75 Gay Marriage Amendment 75 Applauds Decision 75 Debate Rages 75 Suit Challenges 75 Panel Nixes 75 Lawmakers Vow 75 Budget Vetoes 75 Votes Unanimously 75 Lawmaker Calls 75 Approves Sweeping 75 Judge Overturns 75 Narrowly Approves 75 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 75 Could Backfire 75 Welfare Recipients 75 Seeks Input 75 Proposes Cuts 75 Reaffirms Support 75 Statewide Smoking Ban 75 Hearing Scheduled 75 Cloture Vote 75 Clock Ticking 75 Could Weaken 75 Leaders Urge 75 Reauthorize 75 Legislator Wants 75 Feds Approve 75 Leaders Applaud 75 Proposes Cutting 75 Nears Decision 75 Reaction Mixed 75 Cigarette Tax Hike 75 Could Jeopardize 75 Tentatively Approves 75 Oppose Proposed 75 Extend Unemployment Benefits 75 Tentative Deal Reached 75 Draws Mixed Reaction 75 Deal Reached 75 Rejects Proposed 75 Shoring Up 75 Threatens Veto 75 Vote Delayed 75 Re Examine 75 Alito Nomination 75 Wants Stricter 75 Remains Elusive 74 Misses Deadline 74 Deadline Looming 74 Groups Criticize 74 Spending Freeze 74 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 74 Battle Looms 74 Swipe Fee Reform 74 Focuses Attention 74 Deadline Approaches 74 Airport Screeners 74 Stricter Rules 74 Leans Toward 74 Lawmaker Wants 74 Faces Uphill Battle 74 Raises Doubts 74 Could Hamper 74 Supreme Court Upholds 74 Deadline Looms 74 Court Voids 74 Toughens 74 Law Ruled Unconstitutional 74 Renews Call 74 Seeks Delay 74 Urge Passage 74 Testifies Before 74 Immigration Overhaul 74 Dealt Setback 74 Tussle Over 74 Seeks Compromise 74 Proposed Cuts 74 Appliance Rebates 74 Considers Expanding 74 Showdown Looms Over 74 Senators Criticize 74 Cuts Threaten 74 Deal Struck 74 Hits Snag 74 Momentum Builds 74 Reconvenes 74 Urges Tighter 74 Sotomayor Nomination 74 Abortion Debate 74 Judge Hears Arguments 74 Consumer Protections 74 Scaling Back 74 Deadline Arrives 74 Law Takes Effect 74 Judicial Nominee 74 Abortion Restrictions 74 Lawsuit Filed Over 74 Ballot Initiatives 74 Tax Rebates 74 Proposes Tougher 74 Renews Debate 74 Cloning Ban 74 Files Complaint Over 74 Tightens Rules 74 Credit Card Fees 74 Wrangle Over 74 Seeks Answers 74 Is Unconstitutional 74 Gets Mixed Reviews 73 Testify Before 73 Rejects Bid 73 Lawmaker Urges 73 Takes Step Toward 73 Official Defends 73 Extend Jobless Benefits 73 Fee Hikes 73 Gets Mixed Reaction 73 Vote Looms 73 Appears Likely 73 Imported Drugs 73 Groups Warn 73 Justices Weigh 73 Watered Down 73 Kagan Nomination 73 Stirs Debate 73 Begins Debate 73 Feds Urge 73 Pressure Builds 73 Extending Unemployment Benefits 73 Deadline Approaching 73 Mountaintop Mining 73 Causes Concern 73 Report Sheds Light 73 Eases Rules 73 Campaign Kicks Off 73 Underscore Need 73 Expresses Concerns 73 Cautiously Optimistic About 73 Files Petition 73 Be Examined 73 Appears Unlikely 73 Hearings Scheduled 73 Effort Underway 73 Boost Economy 73 Gives Nod 73 Lauds Passage 73 Hearing Focuses 73 Could Hurt 73 Audit Faults 73 Petition Signatures 73 Poses Challenges 73 Strikes Down 73 Wants Answers 73 Reconsiders 73 Regulatory Overhaul 73 Close Loopholes 73 Gets Heated 73 Outlines Plans 73 Tighter Controls 73 Headed Toward 73 Emphasizes Importance 73 Debate Rages On 73 Issues Addressed 73 Smoking Bans 73 Swipe Fee 73 Asks Feds 73 Reinforces Need 73 Reverses Position 73 Desperately Needs 73 Expert Discusses 73 Feds Investigate 73 Issues Guidance 73 Questions Remain About 73 Official Testifies 73 Flavored Cigarettes 73 Highlights Importance 73 Raises Concern 73 Panel Suggests 73 Considers Changing 73 Justices Uphold 73 Ruffles Feathers 73 Deadline Extended 73 Remain Vigilant 73 Considers Options 73 Draws Scrutiny 73 Alito Confirmation 73 Ethanol Subsidies 73 Rell Vetoes 73 Heated Debate 73 Makes Strides 73 Dems Push 73 Alito Hearings 73 Lawmakers Approve 73 Approves Revised 73 Reach Compromise 73 Fight Heats Up 72 Could Cripple 72 Gay Marriage Issue 72 Stimulus Spending 72 Restrictions Lifted 72 Sees Progress 72 Raises Concerns 72 Advises Caution 72 Sweeping Changes 72 Be Studied 72 Haggle Over 72 Touts Benefits 72 What Constitutes 72 Prospects Dim 72 Raise Minimum Wage 72 Report Suggests 72 Lays Groundwork 72 Jobless Benefits Extension 72 Spark Debate 72 Effort Fails 72 Advises Against 72 Denies Request 72 Gets Earful 72 Hit Snag 72 Organizations Urge 72 Suit Challenging 72 Gains Steam 72 Rates Decline 72 Supreme Court Overturns 72 Voters Favor 72 Judge Nixes 72 GOP Presidential Hopefuls 72 Could Imperil 72 Locals React 72 Stimulus Dollars 72 Battle Heats Up 72 DADT Repeal 72 Argue Against 72 Costs Soar 72 Talks Underway 72 Help Small Businesses 72 Stress Importance 72 Inches Toward 72 Filibuster Reform 72 Decision Nears 72 Passes Controversial 72 Lays Out Plan 72 Candidates Differ 72 Probe Sought 72 Nears Deal 72 Leaders Agree 72 Bush Nominates 72 Puts Spotlight 72 Declared Unconstitutional 72 Rejects Request 72 Agreement Reached 72 Overtime Pay 72 Wants Tighter 72 Appears Poised 72 Demands Removal 72 Struck Down 72 Puts Strain 72 Could Save Lives 72 Beefed Up 72 Rules Eased 72 Stresses Need 72 Budget Impasse 72 Experts Advise 72 Sees Possible 72 Pay Hikes 72 Cut Greenhouse Gases 72 Could Complicate 72 Medical Malpractice Reform 72 Moves Toward 72 Leads Effort 72 Poll Shows Strong 72 Creeps Closer 72 Readied 72 Causes Confusion 72 Debate Rages Over 72 Expresses Concern About 72 Faces Obstacles 72 Draw Scrutiny 72 Overrides Veto 72 Should Reconsider 72 Panel Faults 72 Draw Criticism 72 Takes Steps 72 Stimulate Economy 72 Offers Incentives 72 Report Outlines 72 Being Studied 72 Groups Decry 72 Gas Price Gouging 72 Causing Concern 72 Jeopardizes 72 Deals Blow 72 Experts Weigh 72 Regulators Propose 72 Step Backward 72 Offshore Drilling Ban 72 Frets About 72 Draws Criticism 72 Nominee Faces 72 Expresses Disappointment 72 Efforts Underway 72 Decision Delayed 72 Be Eased 72 Task Force Recommends 72 Drug Makers 72 Grants Awarded 72 Vexes 72 Politicians React 72 Expresses Concern Over 72 Decides Against 72 Tougher Penalties 72 Effort Aims 72 Can Be Avoided 72 Reverses Stance 72 Cause Confusion 72 Approves Gay Marriage 72 Stresses Importance Of 72 Stands Behind 72 Concerns Arise 72 Proposed Budget Cuts 72 Voices Concern 72 Budget Shortfalls 72 Denies Petition 72 Moves Quickly 72 Coincides With 72 Spells Out 72 Draws Mixed Reactions 72 Case Settled 72 TribBlog 72 Against Gay Marriage 72 Fuels Debate 71 Urgently Needed 71 Rejects Effort 71 Draw Attention 71 Violated Rules 71 Negotiations Continue 71 Resolve Dispute 71 Redistricting Map 71 Sues Feds 71 Considers Tougher 71 Gas Tax Hike 71 Could Threaten 71 Delivers Remarks 71 Negative Ads 71 Waiver Request 71 Alito Filibuster 71 NewsMax.com Wires 71 Holds Firm 71 Rate Climbs 71 Must Comply 71 Menu Labeling 71 Earmark Ban 71 Ease Pain 71 Debate Focuses 71 Abortion Foes 71 Problems Persist 71 Workers Comp Reform 71 Concerns Persist 71 Be Repealed 71 Sends Mixed Signals 71 Prepared Remarks 71 Scaled Back 71 Cell Phone Ban 71 Questions Arise 71 Regulator Seeks 71 Protests Planned 71 Postpones Decision 71 Flu Vaccine Shortage 71 Gains Traction 71 Snuff Out 71 Self Imposed 71 Expresses Concern 71 Repealed 71 Be Enforced 71 Takes Backseat 71 Wants Tougher 71 Draws Praise 71 Deeply Disappointed 71 Raises Possibility 71 Being Debated 71 AJC Applauds 71 Repeal Effort 71 Judge Upholds 71 Ruling Expected 71 Bargaining Rights 71 Woes Prompt 71 Gives Itself 71 Sirius XM Merger 71 Wrestles With 71 Panel Upholds 71 Debate Intensifies 71 Activists Urge 71 Prompts Calls 71 Petition Seeks 71 Phasing Out 71 Judge Dismisses Suit 71 Issues Remain 71 Hearing Begins 71 Deliberates 71 Whistleblower Protections 71 Would Weaken 71 Draws Mixed Reviews 71 Rejects Gay Marriage 71 Preempt 71 Dispute Settled 71 Outlines Steps 71 Proposal Rejected 71 Undercuts 71 Trans Fat Ban 71 Sets Goal 71 Steel Tariffs 71 Negative Effects 71 Mad Cow Testing 71 Approves Controversial 71 Be Addressed 71 Gives Thumbs Up 71 Gets Tougher 71 Regulate Tobacco 71 Settle Suit Over 71 Considers Raising 71 Advocates Applaud 71 Lift Ban 71 Reduce Deficit 71 Considers Ban 71 Gives Boost 71 Erupts Over 71 Into Effect 71 Study Compares 71 Would Violate 71 Draws Attention 71 Budget Cuts Threaten 71 Leaders React 71 Appeals Court Upholds 71 Faces Uncertain 71 Puts Off 71 Puts Focus 71 Filibuster Showdown 71 Bogs Down 71 Ephedra Ban 71 Court Reinstates 71 Official Warns 71 Spar Over 71 Gay Marriage Ban 71 Net Neutrality Rules 71 Milestone Reached 71 Fraud Crackdown 71 Ratifies 71 Deadlines Loom 71 Auto Bailout 71 Candidates Spar 71 Privately Funded 71 Budget Cuts Could 71 Closely Watched 71 Voter Anger 71 Groups Endorse 71 Bishops Urge 71 Unanimously Approved 71 Retools 71 Feds Seek 71 Cites Lack 71 Vote Postponed 71 Reconvene 71 Official Quits 71 Inches Closer 71 Biggest Obstacle 71 Pulling Plug 71 Proposes Amendments 71 Deaths Prompt 71 Concerns Raised 71 Misleads 71 Expresses Confidence 71 Backs Away 71 Raise Debt Ceiling 71 Study Examines 71 Invalidate 71 Pushes Ahead 71 Highlight Importance 71 Anti Gay Marriage 71 Suit Filed 71 Ruled Illegal 71 Tax Hikes 71 Could Prove Costly 71 Pave Way 71 Releases Findings 71 Dems Urge 71 Hearings Continue 71 Has Passed 71 Pushes Back 71 Snuffs Out 71 Ill Conceived 71 Raises Questions About 71 Ratchets Up 71 Abolish Death Penalty 71 Lobbying Effort 71 Causing Controversy 71 ACLU Files Lawsuit 71 Could Reshape 71 Expresses Concerns Over 71 Opts Out Of 71 Base Closings 71 Ban Upheld 71 Imperil 71 Budget Stalemate 71 Chertoff Defends 71 Lawmaker Asks 71 Overwhelming Support 70 Losing Steam 70 Reforms Needed 70 Expresses Support 70 Proves Costly 70 Adjourns 70 Makes Headway 70 Wage Freeze 70 Makes Mockery 70 Could Affect 70 Lobbying Efforts 70 Gay Marriage Debate 70 Poll Suggests 70 Biotech Crops 70 Overrules 70 Texting Ban 70 Drastically Cut 70 Judge Clears Way 70 Poses Risk 70 Interferes 70 Deadline Nears 70 Stalemate Continues 70 Warning Labels 70 Antitrust Exemption 70 Move Toward 70 Sidesteps 70 Curtails 70 Feds Deny 70 Rise Dramatically 70 Unanimous Vote 70 Won'T 70 Reverses Decision 70 Throws Out 70 Leveling Off 70 Considers Cutting 70 Signals Shift 70 Speaks Out Against 70 Legalizes 70 Kept Alive 70 Remains Steady 70 Nominee Withdraws 70 Increased Scrutiny 70 Bicker Over 70 Race Heats Up 70 Smog Rule 70 Candidates Spar Over 70 Lend Support 70 Weighs Options 70 Imperils 70 Official Urges 70 Rejects Calls 70 Abortion Ultrasound 70 Probes Possible 70 Report Criticizes 70 Moves Towards 70 Could Trigger 70 Face Scrutiny 70 Wife Sentenced 70 Face Tougher 70 Settle Lawsuit Over 70 Lawmaker Says 70 Stance Against 70 Subsidizes 70 Appeal Ruling 70 Ex Aide 70 Judge Halts 70 Less Costly 70 Temporary Halt 70 Questions Surround 70 Sets Priorities 70 Wins Approval 70 Considers Easing 70 Could Spell 70 Tougher Laws 70 Concealed Gun 70 Systemic Failure 70 Sorts Out 70 Cosponsor 70 Issues Resolved 70 Eases Restrictions 70 Rate Freeze 70 Renews Commitment 70 Fruits Veggies 70 Anti Immigrant 70 Bodes Ill 70 Deemed Safe 70 Hearing Rescheduled 70 Domestic Spying 70 Gov't Seeks 70 Urges Stronger 70 Foreclosure Freeze 70 Ruling Favors 70 Mixed Reactions 70 Hear Arguments 70 Stands Firm Against 70 Files Suit Over 70 Spell Trouble 70 Pose Problem 70 E Mails Show 70 Reform Legislation 70 Voters Reject 70 Breaks Ranks 70 Supreme Court Hears 70 Fee Increases 70 Evenly Split 70 Publicizes 70 Raises Doubts About 70 Files Lawsuit Over 70 Explores Ways 70 Poses Threat 70 Judge Throws Out 70 Welcomes Newest 70 Concerns Remain 70 Tentatively OKs 70 Shutdown Looms 70 Premium Hikes 70 Bush Embraces Pause 70 Scientists Warn 70 Overtime Rules 70 Step Toward 70 Nearing End 70 Suit Filed Over 70 Ethanol Mandate 70 Discourages 70 Controversy Surrounds 70 Reaffirms Commitment 70 Disapproves 70 Causes Controversy 70 Gets Thumbs Down 70 Annan Urges 70 Seeks Approval 70 Washn 70 Could Prevent 70 Delays Decision 70 Leaders Decry 70 Lifts Restrictions 70 Stresses Importance 70 Seek Input 70 Decide Fate 70 Outlines Agenda 70 Effort Needed 70 Mixed Reaction 70 Court Nixes 70 Prompts Changes 70 Concealed Weapons 70 Controversy Continues 70 Banning Gay Marriage 70 Stepped Up 70 Legislative Session Ends 70 Take Step Toward 70 Seeks Clarification 70 Poses Challenge 70 Renewed Effort 70 Curb Emissions 70 Veto Proof 70 Approves Minimum Wage 70 Dispute Continues 70 Automaker Bailout 70 Smallpox Vaccinations 70 Pressure Mounts 70 Taxpayer Funded 70 Reject Proposed 70 Restrictions Eased 70 Report Faults 70 Hires Lobbyist 70 Researcher Says 70 Announce Resignation 70 Remains Unchanged 70 Leaning Toward 70 Urges Caution 70 Tax Refund Loans 70 Political Posturing 70 Reshapes 70 Workplace Smoking Ban 70 FDA Panel Recommends 70 Confirmation Hearings 70 Leaders Endorse 70 Caution Urged 70 Flexes Muscle 70 Deficit Cutting 70 Heading Toward 70 Tougher Stance 70 Court Reverses 70 Fast Approaching 70 Acne Drug 70 Experts Warn Against 70 Devastating Impact 70 Stirs Up Controversy 70 Battle Intensifies 70 Cites Progress 70 Aide Resigns 70 Be Scrutinized 70 Telecom Immunity 70 Affirmative Action Ban 70 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit 70 Be Scrapped 70 Fret Over 70 File Suit 70 Sotomayor Hearings 70 Faces Criticism 70 Prevent Suicides 70 Activists Protest 70 Controversy Heats Up 70 Debit Card Fees 70 Going Smoothly 70 Can Withstand 70 ACLU Applauds 70 Addresses Concerns 70 Cut Deficit 70 Panel Finds 70 Shines Light 70 Protesters Disrupt 70 Must Rethink 70 Announcement Expected 70 Court Overrules 70 Scraps Plans 70 Candidates Vie 70 Could Endanger 70 Same Sex Weddings 70 CEA Applauds 70 Loosens 70 Feds Say 70 Reverses Ban 70 Nears Record 70 Immigration Raids 70 Prices Climb 70 Expert Urges 70 Nullifies 70 Bigger Problem 69 Farm Subsidies 69 Gets Boost From 69 Seismic Shift 69 Badly Needed 69 Doctor Shortage 69 Be Explored 69 Malpractice Reform 69 Jeopardize 69 Ailing Economy 69 Languishes 69 Swine Flu Shots 69 Conflicted Over 69 Raises Questions 69 Fetal Pain 69 Inch Toward 69 Undermines 69 Exec Pay 69 Remains Committed 69 Pose Problems 69 Expert Warns 69 Sets Deadline 69 Recess Appointments 69 Subpoenas Issued 69 Domestic Abuse Victims 69 Reduce Pollution 69 ACLU Sues 69 Seeks Proposals 69 Must Adapt 69 Questions Arise Over 69 Adviser Resigns 69 Paves Way 69 Minimum Wage Increases 69 Flag Desecration 69 Issues Statement Regarding 69 Reconsider Decision 69 Passes Milestone 69 Proposed Smoking Ban 69 Stiffer Penalties 69 Remains Undecided 69 Booster Seat Law 69 Input Sought 69 Concealed Guns 69 Tighten Rules 69 Government Shutdown 69 Finds Itself 69 Examines Impact 69 Looms Large 69 Sounds Alarm 69 Helps Boost 69 Get Mixed Reviews 69 Lags Behind 69 Ruling Upheld 69 Rebate Checks 69 Seeps Into 69 Move Swiftly 69 Neglects 69 Seminar Focuses 69 Menthol Cigarettes 69 Kicks Off Campaign 69 Goes Paperless 69 Reiterates Commitment 69 Ease Restrictions 69 Battle Brews 69 Fiscal Restraint 69 Pared Down 69 Cheaper Drugs 69 Face Uphill Battle 69 Ad Focuses 69 Smoking Ban Passes 69 Court Hears Arguments 69 Stands Ready 69 Cause Concern 69 Urges Patience 69 Critics Decry 69 Pays Dividends 69 Stir Controversy 69 Gonzales Resignation 69 Be Removed From 69 Help Curb 69 Reap Rewards 69 Pose Risks 69 Move Quickly 69 Differing Views 69 Focus Shifts 69 XM Sirius Merger 69 Hate Crimes Legislation 69 Orders Halt 69 Reiterates Support 69 Issues Dominate 69 Trade Barbs 69 Ethics Violations 69 Civics Lesson 69 Flunks 69 Trend Toward 69 Slams Door 69 Cites Flaws 69 Concerns Prompt 69 Discrimination Claims 69 Study Pinpoints 69 Prioritizes 69 Threatens Lawsuit 69 Reduces Risk 69 Op Ed Contributors 69 Gun Ownership 69 Restricts Access 69 Remain Unchanged 69 Amasses 69 Appears Headed 69 Moves Step Closer 69 Underscores Importance