51.   But on the main issue before the commission, applying sales taxes to the Internet, last-minute efforts to reach a compromise collapsed.

52.   But on the main issue, I think Hollings is on the money.

53.   But Rep. David E. Bonior of Michigan, the Democratic whip, said the main issue was protection of the environment.

54.   But the main issue was the connection to Denver.

55.   But the main issue is the cost of the tests.

56.   But the main issue that ingratiated Lindsey to the president-elect was taxes.

57.   But the main issue was the Special Committee.

58.   But they are on the defensive, feuding among themselves over their own approach to the main issues.

59.   But the main issue here is not the rules, which are ambiguous and easily manipulated in any case.

60.   Clinton, on the other hand, plugs away at making wage stagnation a main issue.