21.   Bush used the same argument to deflect the question again Wednesday, once in Texas and later at a campaign stop in Louisiana.

22.   But even on the Democratic side, the same arguments about fiscal prudence and risk apply.

23.   But in asking the court to address his concern, Barnett used the same arguments that lawyers for Vice President Al Gore have been pressing in courts across Florida.

24.   But in New York, where Gov. George Pataki is pushing for similar cuts, the same arguments are now framing the debate.

25.   But her spokesman, Brendan Benner, made the same argument about the pledge and the permissible donations to state and local parties.

26.   But more often, spectators left feeling let down at having heard the same arguments that have been propounded on TV talk shows for months.

27.   But other owners made the same argument as Upshaw, that labor peace would mean a better TV deal.

28.   But other experts point out that the same arguments could be made about drugs and medical devices.

29.   But the gay and lesbian plaintiffs make the same argument for marital rights.

30.   But the same argument hobbles forceful litigation, Stein and Neuborne agreed.