71.   But many officials also attributed some of the shortcomings to a chronic inattention by American policy makers.

72.   But most fingers were pointing at policy makers in Washington.

73.   But other markets reacted rather positively to the news because it could nudge the policy makers to take more action, analysts said.

74.   But other key policy makers criticized it as the wrong use of the surplus.

75.   But it is time for the policy makers to get back in the game.

76.   But over all, the new budget is an invaluable tool for both parents and policy makers.

77.   But some education policy makers and experts say that New York, because of its size, cannot be governed like other school districts.

78.   But some things are within the control of policy makers.

79.   But the combination will keep pressure on bankers and policy makers, he said.

80.   But the conflict has been viewed as so intractable for so long that US policy makers are now heartened by virtually any new development.