31.   But Democrats are engaging in ideological and personal contests for top leadership positions in both the House and the Senate.

32.   But even in states where women hold strong leadership positions, the going has often been far from easy for the contraception coverage bills.

33.   But if the committee recommends censure, and the House concurs, Republican rules prohibit Gingrich from holding his leadership position.

34.   But Johansson also acknowledges that women have, until recently, been reluctant to push for leadership positions in industry.

35.   But others worry that American will be saddled with excessive costs that could erode its leadership position.

36.   But the entry of women into leadership positions has sharpened differences among religious groups.

37.   But the fight over the leadership position was protracted and nasty.

38.   But the partial list of attendees he released included Republicans who hold or are contending for leadership positions and Democrats who do not.

39.   But the women competing for leadership positions clearly do see their sex as a selling point.

40.   But the flood of freshmen was balanced with the rise of several senior members to leadership positions.