Mr. Bush has opposed such measures in the past and is expected to do so again.

Mr. Bush opposed the measure, saying it would cost the state at least $27 billion and require tax increases.

Mr. Bush has also opposed any effort to impose a higher gasoline tax.

Mr. Bush opposes the plan as too costly and says he has an alternative.

Mr. Bush has opposed imports on the ground that their safety cannot be guaranteed.

Bush opposes federal funding for embryonic forms of stem cell research.

Democrats said they had every reason to believe that Mr. Bush would indeed oppose the plan.

Mr. Bush again opposed both of these suggestions, Administration officials said.

Mr. Bush has opposed the family and medical leave bill as an unwarranted intrusion into private business.

That Mr. Bush would oppose their efforts is little surprise.