31.   Already, several states have begun to question the use of imprisonment in dealing with the drug problem.

32.   But as other states begin to cut budgets because of the weakening national economy, Texas officials continue to say that Texas does not face a similar crisis yet.

33.   Bush can correctly point out that once the CHIP program was enacted, the state began enrolling children with vigor.

34.   But education officials say that until the state begins funding public schools to cover their actual costs, they are going to have to seek other funds.

35.   But last year, the state began to investigate other problems, including decaying buildings, a demoralized teaching staff and security violations in school buildings.

36.   But in recent years, states have begun to examine racial discrimination arguments.

37.   But now, Blanc would like to see the state begin receding from the picture so he can bring on other shareholders.

38.   But it is only as the state Legislature begins debate on issues of critical importance to the city that the depth of the new relationship will become clear.

39.   But some states have recently begun making joint custody the presumptive norm.

40.   But New Jersey officials say there have been no serious outbreaks of disease in the prisons since April, when the state began charging the fees.