Of course the Michigan Democrat doesn't say it quite so starkly.

"Everybody is going to find out that clean air is not free," said the Michigan Democrat.

The Michigan Democrat said he had never seen the figures previously and would direct his staff to obtain them as soon as possible.

The Michigan Democrat decided to run at the last minute in New Hampshire.

Michigan Democrats today dropped their threat to pre-empt the New Hampshire primary next year.

"The final insult is that some of the products come from Japan and were made for the American market," the Michigan Democrat said.

"Riegle has come on real strong," said one bank lobbyist, who noted that the Michigan Democrat had the backing of the securities industry.

Are these flip comments from a vigorous advocate or obnoxious bigotry - and a serious problem for the Michigan Democrats?

Mr. Conyers, a Michigan Democrat, is chairman of the committee.

Mr. Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, was traveling back to his home district yesterday afternoon.