The issue of whether the accord covers such weapons has been percolating within the Administration for weeks.

Personal issues had percolated into the story as they weighed on him in life.

The issue of judicial nominations percolated throughout the elections, including Mr. Specter's own.

"Historically, reform clothing movements have come when issues of gender and equality have been percolating."

Leading Democrats said the issues of premium increases and drug importation were percolating through campaigns around the nation, particularly in states with large elderly populations.

"I think ethics reform issues have been percolating for some time," he said.

The issue still percolates, never very far beneath the surface.

The issue was percolating in Senate races even before this week's vote.

Need for Economic Diversity The issue has percolated ever since.

With the issue still percolating after practice Saturday, James tried to let it go.