Republicans maintained that their only aim was to save the popular program from bankruptcy.

Republicans maintain that the committee's inquiry is nothing if not rigorous.

Republicans maintain that the increases would not mean serving fewer children.

Republicans maintain that without such cost containment, the insurance programs themselves will not survive.

Republicans maintained that the Democrats did not have the votes and needed more time to try to get them.

Some conservative Republicans maintain that tax cuts would help the economy more than debt reduction.

In the Senate, a serious investigation is all but certain if Republicans maintain control.

Republicans on the committee maintain that anything requiring employers to pay will be defeated.

Election Day saw the Republicans maintain their 10-to-7 majority, but with a difference.

Republicans maintain that their bill would tie the money to improved academic performance.