The idea is to expand choices for students and their families and make public schools more competitive.

Events since my independent presidential campaign in 1980 have only reinforced my belief in the need to reform politics to expand viable choices across the spectrum.

"By positioning itself to re-enter the local telephone market, A.T.& T. could expand choices for customers."

By opening up the waterfront, the city opens up alternatives for waste disposal that can be reached by train or barge, expanding choices and cutting costs.

The party wants an "efficient, flexible and results-oriented government that improves services, expands choices and empowers citizens and communities to change our country."

Programs that expand choices in Medicare, such as Medicare Advantage, should be strengthened, so that seniors can choose the benefits packages that best suit their needs.

For example, Republicans are quick to say that whatever they do to expand "choices" in Medicare, beneficiaries will be able to stay with the traditional program.

Luxury is not the only area where passengers have expanded choices.

It does expand choices by creating an alternative family service.

The Clinton Administration has been pursuing open-skies agreements with many other countries to expand choices for passengers, and signed 10 such accords last year.