31.   But government officials respond that such companies are free to incorporate and avoid taxes on capital gains if they choose to do so.

32.   But Mexican officials have responded that the problem is the demand for drugs, not the supply.

33.   But officials never responded, and a year later the federal court ruled that artists did not need permits to be on the streets.

34.   But Shawn Roberts, chief legal counsel for the group, said US officials have responded half-heartedly.

35.   But she said conference officials would not respond to the letter until Monday, if at all.

36.   But the merchants said police officials had not responded.

37.   CDC officials responded Wednesday that the agency was conducting a major effort to find and notify the infected individuals through tracing records on blood transfusions.

38.   Certified officials did not respond to a request for comment.

39.   Chelmsford school officials did not respond to requests for comment Monday.

40.   Cambodian officials responded to the news cautiously, noting that the rebel forces are split and it is not clear who controls radio transmitters.