41.   They included measures providing tax breaks to business and banning same-sex marriage, which was later blocked in the state Senate.

42.   To appeal to farm state legislators, the measure would provide tax breaks to farmers and ranchers who have been hit by a downturn in agriculture.

43.   Other senators want to deny tobacco companies the benefits, arguing that the government should not provide tax breaks while waging a war against smoking.

44.   For some, the trip overseas will provide a break from the stress of a nation that sometimes appears under siege.

45.   He also would provide tax breaks to encourage charitable giving.

46.   He said the government should encourage the use of medical savings accounts, provide tax breaks for the self-employed and work to lower exorbitant inflation in medical costs.

47.   Now, a government program providing financial breaks to companies that turn their oil rigs into new wildlife habitats is prompting corporations to leave their hardware in the Gulf.

48.   Such tax breaks were earlier provided by the government for companies investing in other infrastructure areas.

49.   The holiday provided no break for officials in Broward County, who resumed the laborious handcounting of questionable ballots.

50.   The measure also would provide tax breaks for economically depressed urban and rural communities and cut taxes for some farmers, fishermen and adoptive parents.