31.   Bush has indicated he would not consider backing legislation to bar the unregulated campaign contributions known as soft money unless it contained such provisions.

32.   But attorney Andris said consumers need to stay alert, noting that the bill so far contains wishy-washy provisions protecting fair use rights.

33.   But he said he felt compelled to sign the defense authorization bill because it contained other provisions that he called vital to national defense and troop morale.

34.   But he said he might have voted for some measures that contained provisions for public financing of federal campaigns.

35.   But his proposal contains a provision that is likely to be criticized by Democrats.

36.   But instead, the new law contains environmental provisions that environmental groups dismissed as a sham.

37.   But Smith said his bill also contains provisions to protect American high-tech workers.

38.   But the bills contain provisions that put expediency ahead of safety.

39.   But the executives said Wednesday that the agreement contains no provision for such satellite access.

40.   But the bills that passed the House and Senate contained three provisions that could spell veto if the legislation reaches the White House.