91.   But some lawmakers are less than thrilled with the raise, and several of them say they voted against it.

92.   But some lawmakers are likely to take the opportunity to discuss problems in the intelligence community during floor debate.

93.   But some lawmakers were skeptical of that account.

94.   But one state lawmaker is prepared to act already.

95.   But Representative Barney Frank said he and other Massachusetts lawmakers are also concerned about workers who could lose their jobs because of foreign competition.

96.   But the lawmakers are in a tizzy about a bill that would save taxpayer money and reduce the health hazards of smoking.

97.   But Washington lawmakers have been cool to this proposal, saying that the federal government has never compensated localities for lost revenues in previous disasters.

98.   But three Democratic lawmakers were absent.

99.   But, with Congress committed to working in a bipartisan way, most lawmakers were willing to set aside their differences and move forward with the bill.

100.   But while bingo enjoys a more benign image than other forms of gambling, lawmakers still are often reluctant to expand it.