71.   But German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder rejected the proposals as unacceptable for a Kosovo peace deal.

72.   But FTC officials rejected the proposal.

73.   But in a key amendment, the House rejected a proposal to codify that approach.

74.   But it did not reject the proposal on the option year.

75.   But in the same referendum, voters rejected a proposal that would have broadened the grounds for carrying out abortions in Ireland.

76.   But Judge Christian rejected that proposal, calling it mealy-mouthed.

77.   But if the court rejects the proposal, Salmore does not think that it will hurt her too badly with voters.

78.   But last year, voters in seven out of nine states rejected gambling proposals.

79.   But lawmakers rejected his proposals for more massive tax cuts.

80.   But last year, Congress, as it adopted a new crime bill, rejected the proposal.