111.   But members of the coalition say they are concerned that if legislators try to cut other taxes, the transportation fund may suffer.

112.   But it is fair to ask how the governor would pay for everything while saving Social Security and Medicare, retiring the debt and cutting taxes.

113.   But proposals to expand social programs, cut taxes or reduce the national debt may have to be scaled back to finance the swelling transportation program.

114.   But Simon, a conservative who has focused on cutting taxes and shrinking government, suggested on Friday that the scandal could reach Davis.

115.   But Sullivan said that both sides wanted to cut taxes and that they would have to work together to determine which taxes to cut.

116.   But the European Central Bank has held rates steady and national governments in most of Europe have been unable or unwilling to cut taxes.

117.   But Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., said Republicans have been dragging their feet on Social Security reform because they also want a major tax cut.

118.   But the governor rejects such criticism, pointing to his efforts to cut taxes and limit the growth of government while making government more accountable.

119.   But Spano, the Westchester Republican, said Pataki, after two years in office, can claim credit for cutting taxes and enacting tougher anti-crime laws.

120.   But the Republicans say they are irrevocably committed to both goals, cutting taxes and eliminating the deficit.