21.   But highway safety groups argue that the cameras have reduced traffic deaths.

22.   But human rights groups have argued that the drafting of the law on extradition is a delaying tactic.

23.   But industry groups argued that public notification serves no purpose, since the food is being handled professionally and the consumer has no control over how it is prepared.

24.   But private environmental groups argued Tuesday that without government prodding, cars would still be gas-guzzling smog producers.

25.   But some reform groups argued that reform should begin in Congress and the White House, where retirement benefits are excessive.

26.   But some AIDS groups argue that the companies are lowering prices simply to forestall the seizure of their patents by poor countries desperate for the drugs.

27.   But taxpayer groups argued Wednesday that the bill would not work.

28.   But the Afghan group argued that women will make headway in Afghanistan only if other nations put strong, up-front conditions on aid to Kabul.

29.   But the group also argued that its statements were opinion, which cannot be proven true or false and which deserve protection under the right to free speech.

30.   But the Fishers Island group argued that a permit for the project should be sought from New York because its waters would be affected.