In some instances, the coalition endorsed two candidates for the same position.

"Instead of a law, the coalition endorses more and better teacher training in family life and HIV prevention education."

Toward that end, a coalition of corporations and consumer groups last month endorsed a set of questions for the health plans to answer.

In January 2008, a coalition of over 40 civil society groups endorsed a statement of principles calling for precautionary action related to nanotechnology.

The coalition, which is nonpartisan, will not endorse candidates.

No candidate came forward, and the coalition did not endorse any of Moscoe's opponents.

But a coalition of more than a dozen parents' associations, labor unions and educational advocacy groups heartily endorsed the commission's report.

The coalition will not endorse any particular candidate, though Mr. Jackson said he would endorse a candidate at some point in the future.

Although not a full member, the national coalition has endorsed the mission of the Secular Coalition for America.

The coalition endorses and recommends media which they feel is respectable and constructive.