91.   Carter took up a host of contentious issues, some of which, like illegal immigration and narcotics, remain on the table for Clinton.

92.   Casino gaming has always been a contentious issue in Massachusetts.

93.   Clinton and the two European leaders papered over their differences on another contentious issue, the U.S. Helms-Burton law punishing companies doing business with Cuba.

94.   Clinton challenged fellow Democrats on the contentious issue of trade.

95.   Coalition leaders said they want to press the Vatican to call a general meeting of the Roman Catholic Church to discuss various contentious issues.

96.   Competing proposals on strengthening patients rights have been among the most contentious issues on Capitol Hill over the last five years.

97.   Contentious domestic issues that have almost vanished from the national conversation during the past three weeks dominate the docket for the new Supreme Court term that begins on Monday.

98.   Contentious issues have sparked philosophical battles between the parties and regional interests since the Senate began its energy policy debate over a month ago.

99.   Complaints that advertisements for those products are being aimed at underage consumers have become an increasingly contentious issue for Madison Avenue.

100.   Contentious issues such as delaying a new state test tied to grade advancement and a proposal to push back the eligibility date for some kindergarten students were defeated.