1.   But critics, including a union representing the officers, said the escape was the consequence of a system straining under too many inmates and too few guards.

2.   But critics, including a union representing the officers, said the escape was the residue of a prison system straining under too many inmates and too few guards.

3.   But some have said making reference to sexual orientation or sexual preference in the hate crimes law could spark claims for gay-rights issues, including civil unions.

4.   Goldstein said that there was always an understanding that all parties, including unions, would contribute to the Initiative.

5.   Harrington said he believes part of the problem is that people, including the union, believe the owners are further along in their plans than they actually are.

6.   If we now redefine marriage so it includes the union of two men or two women, we will be taking this bad situation and making it even worse.

7.   More than a dozen Swedish unions have begun sympathy strikes, including unions representing banking, mail service, cleaning, transportation and dock workers.

8.   Orza said he assumed the union was included in the charge because Bonilla and Franco are player representatives.

9.   Other targets of investigations include union President Dave Hepburn, who allegedly made improper comments to a member of the public, and past president Cliff Ruff.

10.   The French Parliament passed a new law Wednesday giving legal status to unmarried couples, including homosexual unions.