41.   But as the economy improved, so has the business outlook for shelter magazines, attracting a new breed of advertisers such as automotive, cosmetic and computer companies.

42.   But if the national economy does not improve quickly, it will divert attention from all the other issues on Capitol Hill.

43.   But it is expected to be a temporary setback, as First Call looks for earnings to improve next year as the economy improves.

44.   But she said that because of its efforts to cut costs, FedEx seemed poised for growth whenever the economy does improve.

45.   But she says the majority of qualified people will be hired again at agencies when the economy improves, and that the status quo will prevail.

46.   But the Sierra Club maintains that the economy has not improved in north Missouri with the introduction of corporate hog farms.

47.   But the stock has rebounded from its recent lows, reflecting hopes that business will revive as the economy improves.

48.   But those feelings may be changing as the economy improves.

49.   But when the economy is improving, the commission tends to underestimate the growth, Smith said.

50.   But, she noted, if the economy improves, so will the level of reimbursements to doctors.