State legislators and other politicians also began considering whether the road itself contributed to the accident.

The legislators of Illinois began to plan to take over the canal for recreation use.

Despite being outnumbered, Democratic legislators had begun to assert themselves in the last year.

And now the legislators began a practice that was to become famous.

But demand for these courses has swelled along with Internet use and legislators have begun to pay attention.

In the last few weeks, local legislators have begun to talk of a new peace initiative.

That some legislators have begun to ask questions is a good sign.

The members voted 104 to 7 to roll back a 2.5 percent raise that all 160 legislators began receiving on July 1.

Suddenly, legislators who had originally backed the bill began withdrawing their support.

Still, legislators have already begun to take steps to increase competition.