That would help to send a more inclusive message than the Republicans sent from Houston in 1992.

A1 The message the Republicans send to voters has been at the center of planning for the national convention.

But if the Republicans were also sending a message of inclusion, it was a commendable impulse both in terms of policy and politics.

But Republicans have sent to the President only four of the 13 spending bills for fiscal 1999 and still expect to adjourn next weekend.

More Republicans are sending money the Democrats' way.

While money was no object - the Republicans sent some of their campaign literature by FedEx - the election also had star power.

With the bases loaded, the Republicans sent to the plate their bat boy.

In the early evening, Republicans sent the White House a new proposal.

There was a brief dispute over the Democrats' office space and staff, but Republicans sent flowers on their rivals' first day in office.

In the past, Republicans have sent plenty of money, but usually waited until after Labor Day to dispatch their professionals to needy campaigns.