51.   While it was encouraging to see the Senate at last thoughtfully debating the merits of expansion, the significance of the moment seemed to escape many members.

52.   While politicians and others debate the merits of energy conservation and alternative energy sources, consumers and businesses are still left paying the power bills.

53.   With only weeks to go, we phone each other a couple of times a day to debate the merits of eggplant bruschetta or exchange nail-polish news.

54.   An ICC subcommittee will debate the merits of a world championship and scheduling changes at its meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Sunday and Monday.

55.   Aoki said he and another hostage, Peruvian Foreign Minister Francisco Tudela, debated the merits of a peaceful solution over a military assault to end the crisis.

56.   Beckner said last week he would not debate the merits of the evidence.

57.   But some critics debated the merits of his works, particularly pieces that appeared unfinished.

58.   Callers to Prague radio debated the merits of the planned privatization of coal mines.

59.   In addition to discussions about human rights, health care and Kosovo, Leahy said he and Castro hotly debated the merits of whose ice cream was better.

60.   In related news, Assemblyman Manuel Aguilera said ALDF leadership was still debating the merits of calling a special session to begin later this month.