31.   Bush stepped up the pressure during a news conference Friday, saying short-term tax cuts were needed to help consumers cope with energy costs.

32.   But Cellucci aides initially defended the position, suggesting the Georges Bank oil and gas could reduce energy costs in New England.

33.   But experts say finding lower energy costs will be difficult.

34.   But consumer advocates warn that converting to gas will not bring down energy costs.

35.   But it also said it would likely weigh any such debt relief against soaring revenues the companies recorded during a summer of skyrocketing energy costs.

36.   But since the fireplace is such an important focal point of most homes, you probably will prefer to use your fireplace despite the energy cost.

37.   But the company will save on its energy costs while being easy on the environment.

38.   But the effects will trickle down to everyone in the form of general stock prices, energy cost or availability, and changes in pension laws.

39.   But the threat of rising energy costs has pointed out another piece of economic reality.

40.   But while consumers may be saving energy costs on one front, they are losing on another.