And it opposes changing the titles and job descriptions of club workers.

Mr. Lieberman still opposes changing the rules, but now he could probably not persuade a majority of the Senate to vote with him.

The older trade-unionist-based members of the Labor Party vehemently opposed changing the status quo.

"We defended the law, but we certainly wouldn't oppose changing it."

The Department of Defense opposes changing the law to allow both payments, arguing that survivors should not receive two separate benefits for a single death.

Faced with that devil's choice, many legislators vehemently oppose changing the school aid system now.

Many residents of Brookville and surrounding villages oppose changing the zoning.

Croatia, whose population is 11.5 percent Serb, opposes changing the present borders because it would mean a loss of territory.

But a variety of manufacturers, retailers and network-television executives all say they vehemently oppose changing the standard.

But College Point residents also oppose changing the direction of 11th Avenue, saying it would be an unfair burden on their community.