91.   But rebellious lawmakers said they could not shrink from the most significant issue of the new era.

92.   But lawmakers said the union played an insignificant role in lobbying for the legislation.

93.   But lawmakers said they were committed to finding some way to finance it.

94.   But Republican lawmakers said that, despite the failure to reach an accommodation, they were optimistic that a deal may soon be struck.

95.   But Republican lawmakers said Wednesday that Democrats who staged the loyal opposition response after the speech had violated the bipartisanship lawmakers preach.

96.   But Republicans lawmakers said the Clinton budget faces an extremely cool reception on Capitol Hill.

97.   But some lawmakers have said that such power could only be granted through a constitutional amendment.

98.   But some lawmakers said they would insist on a detailed explanation of how the agency was spending the extra money it has received.

99.   But some lawmakers say that business interests have been seeking to establish a precedent for more changes when Congress returns next year.

100.   But some lawmakers say the commission may have taken their mandate too far.