31.   But because Clinton did not sign the letter, White House aides said after the vote that the president had not yet formally asserted the privilege.

32.   But five years ago, Rohrabacher and many of the other California Republicans who signed the letter were equally concerned about keeping the American satellite industry healthy.

33.   But Mercy Corps signed the letter to Rice and staff says their interaction with the army was hardly cooperation.

34.   But on Friday Gaffney said he had since determined that a member of his staff had signed the letter on his behalf.

35.   But the letter is not signed, and Senator Grassley expressed doubt that it had ever been sent.

36.   But two City Council members said they declined to sign the letter because they oppose the sentiment.

37.   By signing letters of resignation, major league umpires have placed themselves in peril, labor experts on both sides of the collective bargaining fence say.

38.   Commanders who signed letters for the officers face trouble too, although she would not speculate on possible discipline.

39.   Councilman Wendell Foster, who signed the letter, said he did not remember the news release and did not recall a delegation vote on the matter.

40.   Computer Science Corp. signed a letter of intent two weeks ago to create a joint venture with South Korean auto-parts maker Halla Business Group.