31.   Another big issue is what Bill Belichick does when Bledsoe is healthy.

32.   Any real compromise between the latest proposals, splitting the differences on big issues like taxes and Medicare, would require larger cuts than Clinton put on the table.

33.   As in much of the country, education is a big issue in Minnesota, particularly in the rapidly expanding suburbs.

34.   As Clinton arrived there Tuesday for a weeklong trip in Europe, the two big issues were again trade disputes and missile defense.

35.   As liberal Democrats, they shared similar views on most big issues.

36.   At the same time, trust that government can deal with the big issues has eroded since Vietnam and Watergate.

37.   Auto insurance has become a rancorous political problem in New Jersey and Gov. George Pataki does not want it to become a big issue in New York.

38.   Because they agreed on the big issues, and had forged a strategic partnership, the little issues never led to massive blowups.

39.   Before the war is won for the communications hearts and minds of the world, however, many big issues need to be solved, experts agreed.

40.   Better coordination between Europe and America on the big issues, such as proliferation or how to handle China, is vital.