21.   And the House voted twice against considering the issue.

22.   As chairman of an international body convened last year to consider this issue, he gained respect from all sides as an impartial mediator.

23.   As President Bush considers these issues, he has some experienced advisers close at hand.

24.   As Commerce secretary, he decides which bond issues will be considered.

25.   At the moment, the government has its hands full with purchasing and distribution problems and is barely considering these issues.

26.   Bankers were quick to say that they already consider these issues in deciding on compensation.

27.   Because the government never joined the farm credit association suit, the department says, the federal trial and appeals courts lacked the power to consider the issue.

28.   -- Consider health issues carefully.

29.   A citizens input committee began considering the issue last year.

30.   A government tax panel is considering the issue of tax consolidation, which is opposed by the Ministry of Finance since it could reduce tax revenue.