11.   A series of technical issues that affect defense contractors brought the case to the high court.

12.   But again, critics wonder whether an issue as technical as campaign reform can galvanize a nation behind a new party.

13.   But for now much of the argument revolves around technical issues, including the definition of when Social Security will first run into trouble.

14.   But it will take an independent panel of experts to resolve key technical issues before the commission can be sure.

15.   But some technical issues remain unsettled.

16.   But the company reports good progress on technical issues.

17.   But several technical issues clearly remain unresolved, and merely adjusting the picture to fill the screen makes it look even worse.

18.   But the Justice Department, in replying to the defense maneuver, was not willing to keep the inquiry before Judge Matsch held to technical legal issues.

19.   But the technical issues will not be solved through mergers.

20.   By comparison, technical issues were expected to be a relative cakewalk.