91.   But he also feels that Ridge will fail as homeland security czar unless he is confirmed in that role by Congress and granted sweeping authority over federal budgetary priorities.

92.   But Chiquita says there is no person with authority over its voice mail system.

93.   But his board, unlike the oversight panel proposed by Archer, would have no review and approval authority over IRS operations and budget matters.

94.   But it is essential that authority over civilian populations remain with local elected officials.

95.   But it also would repeal a section of the state Constitution that gives the Superior Court exclusive authority over cases involving the neglect and abuse of minors.

96.   But Israeli officials said such action would amount to a dangerous show of weakness and could be construed as ceding the Palestinians authority over part of Jerusalem.

97.   But perhaps its most important role is its authority over the Shubert Organization, and its power to pick the people who will run the theaters.

98.   But several hurdles remain, including the transfer of authority over the site from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Energy Department.

99.   But the Commerce Committee has no authority over these matters, so they were not included in its bill.

100.   But the administration would leave all direct authority over the IRS in the hands of the treasury secretary.