61.   Heston and the NRA have had a high profile since Congress began considering gun legislation after a rash of school shootings across the nation.

62.   In addition, we are watching for developments as the Japanese parliament considers bank legislation.

63.   In addition, the House and Senate are considering legislation that would provide some protection against genetic discrimination.

64.   In September, they are scheduled to consider legislation that would allow the aid to continue.

65.   In New York, for instance, Governor-elect George Pataki has indicated that he might consider legislation permitting casinos.

66.   In their fervor to kill government regulations, both the Senate and House were considering legislation that would derail overdue modernization of the federal meat and poultry inspection system.

67.   In this country, it is well that Congress is considering legislation that would require understandable labeling of foods that have been genetically altered or contain such ingredients.

68.   Indeed, both Lott and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., have vowed not to allow the legislation to be considered again in the Senate this year.

69.   It is considering legislation that would permit ads on independent public pay phones, just like Nynex.

70.   It is the subject of intense debate in Congress, which is considering legislation, backed by President Bush, to ban it.