Republicans get short shrift on committee slots, staffing and opportunities to shape legislation, especially in the House.

He also shaped and signed important legislation granting new rights to the disabled.

In her new position she will oversee 20 public safety agencies in Massachusetts and have the opportunity to shape legislation in the state.

"There is a skill and talent that's involved in shaping complex legislation," he said.

I'm constantly dumbfounded by the completely absurd expectations people have about the relative powers of the president to shape domestic legislation.

But understanding what fosters well-being, he said, can help policy makers decide how to shape legislation or regulations.

An individual senator can shape legislation and, on very rare occasions, claim authorship.

The representatives and senators will shape legislation in a country ruled by the military for all but 10 years since independence from Britain in 1960.

For President Clinton, the vote will test his, and the Democratic Party's, ability to shape major legislation.

I work with other advocates to shape legislation.