61.   On the Capitol lawn Thursday, gleefully defiant Democrats announced a petition drive to force the House to consider a bill to regulate health maintenance organizations.

62.   On the other hand, Congress is considering a bill that would phase out the credit for recipients with substantial income from interest and dividends.

63.   Once both chambers have considered a bill and approved a joint conference report, the bill would go to the president for his signature.

64.   Opponents of the sugar program said they would continue fighting it when the farm bill is considered by the Senate.

65.   Other states, including South Carolina and Georgia, have been considering similar bills.

66.   Other states are considering similar bills.

67.   Parliament will consider the bill for several months.

68.   Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., is one of the few members of Congress on a House-Senate conference committee considering the bill.

69.   Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat and member of the National Security Committee, will attempt to reverse the decision today when the full committee considers the bill.

70.   Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott has indicated that the bill could be considered by the full Senate as early as May.