11.   As the crack epidemic hit its peak, states adopted varying approaches to the issue of drug use by pregnant women.

12.   -- Requiring that states adopt stricter building codes, resistant to earthquakes and strong winds, to qualify for federal construction aid.

13.   A few states have adopted wholesale rates for local phone service.

14.   Alexander criticized Republican congressional leaders for pushing a bill that would require states to adopt tougher sentencing rules before they can receive federal grants for prison construction.

15.   Almost every state has adopted higher standards and tests to see if students meet them.

16.   All states have adopted such laws.

17.   But California officials said only a few other states had adopted similar standards.

18.   But environmentalists say a strict pollution limit would be rendered useless if the state adopts a lax measuring scheme.

19.   But no two states have adopted the same restraints and there is no agreement on a comprehensive system that might work better.

20.   But other states adopted laws banning such clauses this year, and many of the bills were sponsored by Republicans.