They believe court action may be the only way to force the Legislature to act.

It was still unclear, however, when the Legislature would act.

He added that the Legislature acted only after pressure from the groups.

The legislature did not act on any of these proposed reforms.

Agency officials say, and Congressional leaders agree, that the legislature will almost certainly act to keep the program running.

Politicians doubt that the Legislature will act on the issue before the election.

Even if the Legislature can act on its own budget bills, that presents two problems.

To change the rules in time for next year's statewide elections, the Legislature must act now.

"And assuming the Legislature ever acts, we will get through this time."

If the Legislature does not act to make that happen next week, ask your legislator what he or she did to fight for it.