31.   But he signed a new contract at Pittsburgh after overtures from North Carolina.

32.   But Rodriguez said it is important for him to get a long-term contract at some point.

33.   But the so-called noncompete clause that Dobbs agreed to when he ended his contract at CNN has limited his television options.

34.   But the number of teams able to offer a contract at market value is dwindling.

35.   But suppliers are unlikely to sign contracts at reasonable prices unless the federal regulators impose a firm price cap.

36.   But VA officials say emergencies still can be handled locally, at a veterans facility or by contract at a private facility.

37.   Calley will take advantage of a clause in his contract at MGM that allows him to leave after its acquisition by a management team becomes final, analysts said.

38.   Church representatives will sign the contracts at a press conference today in Bonn.

39.   City officials said the indictment had created major financial headaches for the Barretti companies and the loss of sizable contracts at the Fulton Fish Market and elsewhere.

40.   Contracts at some other carriers have tighter restrictions.