A few lawmakers have sought to make light of the situation.

The lawmakers are also seeking to deal with television advertising.

Some political trades are expected along the way as lawmakers seek to save their districts.

Lawmakers seek committee assignments, for example, to enhance their ability to raise money.

The case comes at a time when lawmakers are seeking new ways to regulate on-line sexual content.

The Senate's vote tonight therefore strengthens the hands of lawmakers seeking to cut these funds.

New York City is expected to receive more than $400 million of the $1.2 billion increase that lawmakers are seeking for education.

Since then, lawmakers have sought ways to cover themselves politically, helping to propel the tax increase.

The differences will increase in the coming weeks as lawmakers seek major cuts in the Federal budget.

He said the state's lawmakers would seek additional money for earthquake relief in a long-term recovery bill.