21.   American military contractors have been involved in draining nuclear fuel from the missiles and in destroying the concrete silos.

22.   Analysts say the local contractors are more cautious when working overseas and use better materials because of the strict inspection regulations there.

23.   And they may have no choice but to turn to American suppliers, because the global contractors are all based there.

24.   And while demand is extremely high in the Atlanta area because of the strong economy, good contractors are worth the wait.

25.   Any project with federal funding still has affirmative-action requirements, but contractors sometimes are unwilling to comply.

26.   Bank executives said they were ready for the worst, adding that the contractor was on its own.

27.   Because military equipment is so complex, contractors are a growing presence on the modern-day battlefield.

28.   A contractor is to install three temporary valves to permit the damaged equipment to be removed.

29.   A low-ball bid may indicate a contractor is desperate for your business and your deposit in order to finish another job.

30.   A detective and police spokesman, Danny Collins, would not say whether the contractor was a suspect, or whether there were any suspects.