Savings and loans have posed ticklish issues for members of Congress for years.

But before he does that, he must confront some ticklish political issues, not the least whether the notes should bear the images of Afghan leaders.

Mr. Brewster faces another ticklish issue as well.

An even more ticklish issue is whether the federal government would allow retail uses in buildings housing more sensitive agencies.

The nationality of the chosen arbitrators is another ticklish issue.

The $1 million threshold became such a ticklish issue that Velarde conceded it rattled him.

In Hong Kong, tackling pollution raises ticklish political issues.

Press freedom, a Western diplomat said, "is still a ticklish issue."

But if owners nix it, the National Leaguers' cash yen will remain a ticklish issue, at best.

His action on the bill promises to thrust him into a ticklish issue in the national debate over abortion.