The military's top lawyers have all publicly opposed these provisions.

Both the doctors and the lawyers oppose that.

But the homeowners and their lawyer have opposed that idea.

Vanzetti, in 1927, said his lawyers opposed putting him on the stand.

Many lawyers oppose any legal changes that would reduce their capacity to pursue product liability cases.

But lawyers for the plaintiffs opposed modifying the original agreement, saying the changes would be fundamental.

His lawyers opposed repatriation of the money, which they said had been openly transferred.

Mr. Moore said he and lawyers for the three others would oppose the request.

"Our lawyers have opposed interest consistently from the beginning," O'Connor said.

But some lawyers oppose the plan because they feel they are professionals and should be free from government interference, he said.