1.  Any push to change the NYSE's rules faces an uphill fight in Congress, even if the House Commerce Committee decides to get on board.

2.  Any rupture of the talks would cause a serious dispute between Washington and Jerusalem just a few weeks before President Clinton faces mid-term elections in the Congress.

3.  Defensively, Jones faces the biggest test, both in the sense of job demands and competition.

4.  Dennis Pospisil still faces the charge.

5.  Denton thinks it's time to face facts.

6.  Cuba, also with a 5-1 record, will face Japan.

7.  Cubs, Pirates and the nation kept tense vigil while the men of McGraw downed the outclassed Braves once, twice ... and faced them yet again.

8.  Deputy White House Press Secretary Mary Ellen Glynn said Wednesday that since the announcement of his decision, Clinton has not faced demonstrators.

9.  Derek Lowe set down all 10 Indians he faced.

10.  Derek Lowe, who did, gave up a home run to right to the first batter he faced, Lofton.