Mr. Regan has argued that the proposed changes are too risky and could endanger the pension system.

"Perhaps there are some here who fear any change would endanger their iron grasp on power."

It seems barely a season goes by without one of the competitions being tinkered with and each change endangers the integrity of the competition.

Then 43 mayors joined the fight, signing a letter to Mrs. Whitman warning that the proposed changes would endanger drinking water supplies.

Legislative changes to restore loopholes would endanger public safety.

Claudia Hutton, a spokeswoman for the state budget office, said the Cuomo administration believes the changes are financially sound and do not endanger pension benefits.

While the country's military has a mixed record, they fear change, however well-intentioned, could endanger American security.

She couldn't damage Razz's control of his group, since a change of command could endanger Nataniel's investments in this gang.

As of February 2007, the Foundation is still open, but some fear that the change will endanger the jam session's survival.

Any changes we make to our environment endanger the natural balance.