The Bush administration opposes several of the Congressional efforts, despite bipartisan support.

And there is a powerful lobby, built up in the last five years, that vigorously opposes economic reform, despite the threat of political upheaval.

But, fundamentally, he opposes independence, despite the in-laws.

So it's especially striking that liberals opposed a war with Iraq, despite Saddam's far more impressive credentials as a mass murderer.

Fourteen Republicans opposed $50 billion in spending cuts over five years despite major concessions by their leadership to win moderate support.

He opposed the Ottomans and the French despite inducements by both to recruit him to their side.

In 1976, the Council opposed the Department of Education's decision not to employ a student teacher, despite a contract, due to his sexuality.

For internal political reasons, Truman did not oppose the passage of the bill despite his informal understanding with Attlee.

The professional unions in particular oppose any normalization with Israel, despite a 25-year-old peace treaty.

Rural lawmakers normally oppose these laws as well, despite the fact that legal brothel prostitution does not provide a significant amount of income for counties.