71.   But lawmakers said they were ready to fortify that authority with a formal resolution.

72.   But lawmakers say that such rules often make little difference.

73.   But lawmakers say the amount is inadequate, and many are skeptical that significant changes to Medicare will happen during this election year.

74.   But many lawmakers say the language is too vague and could allow immigrants to be locked up for weeks or months without a hearing.

75.   But many lawmakers said they never expected the standards to be as far-reaching as those issued by President Bill Clinton in December.

76.   But many other female lawmakers said it was only natural for their priorities to be somewhat different.

77.   But lawmakers said Clinton could waive the conditions for national security reasons.

78.   But lawmakers said that they had not settled on details of the package and suggested that the aid would come with conditions.

79.   But lawmakers said they had not settled on details of the package and suggested that the aid would come with conditions.

80.   But lawmakers said Thursday that they would re-examine the proposal next year, when they consider bigger changes in Medicare.