31.   Officials point out that the regulations themselves do not require the removal of lead-based paint in homes or apartments.

32.   Panamanian officials point out that the firm, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., is one of the biggest shipping companies in the world and won a competitive bid.

33.   Safety officials point out that employers would be responsible for such pre-existing injuries only when they were seriously aggravated at work.

34.   School officials point out that the threats continue despite all the arrests.

35.   So officials point to her, as Atlantic City Mayor James Whelan has done, to show how a stubborn homeowner can use the courts to stymie progress.

36.   South Korean officials point out that China and Russia do not think people are dying of hunger.

37.   State officials point out that to earn a certificate, would-be teachers in California must earn an undergraduate degree in the field they intend to teach.

38.   Some Defense officials point out that selective availability has actually helped the GPS industry by creating a huge market for differential GPS.

39.   State officials point to the improvements as a sign that students are better prepared, parents are more supportive, and educators are pushing students to succeed.

40.   Sumitomo officials point out that mixture they use is more than half water, and far less volatile.