11.   Although Americans remain sharply divided over affirmative action, colleges have been quietly using such policies for years.

12.   But after an hourlong meeting, it was clear that Republican leaders and the White House remained divided over specifics.

13.   But as planning for a possible military campaign proceeds, the State Department, Pentagon and CIA remain divided over which insurgents to back.

14.   But doctors remain divided over the scientific data.

15.   But his advisers remain sharply divided over whether it is too soon to begin such compromising with Republicans.

16.   But medical experts remain sharply divided over alternative medicine, and it is one of the most touchy areas and contentious divisions in health care.

17.   But Poles on Monday remained divided over whether they were willing to forgive their old enemies.

18.   But policy-makers are cautious and divided over how sweeping the changes should be.

19.   But Republicans remain divided over the wisdom of pushing a controversial Social Security plan in an election year.

20.   But Puerto Ricans appear badly divided over the status issue.