31.   But opponents appear to have killed off, at least for now, any attempt to impose such an arrangement.

32.   But President Clinton expressed some uncertainty that such an arrangement would work out.

33.   But such an arrangement has been used during World War II, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War.

34.   But that idea has been questioned by Damascus-based diplomats, who have said they cannot imagine that Syria will accept such an arrangement.

35.   But while such an arrangement might have benefits to Coke as it tries to expand into more noncarbonated beverages, Pecoriello said, the uncertainty looms larger.

36.   Can such an arrangement possibly last?

37.   Colin Lindsey, executive director of the nonprofit group, confirmed Barham contacted him about such an arrangement.

38.   Corrections commissioner Michael Jacobson has since said it would be too expensive to construct the separate systems of ventilation required for such an arrangement.

39.   Critics of the government have said such an arrangement is unfairly generous to Shinsei and victimizes Japanese taxpayers.

40.   Critics say such an arrangement would limit patient choice, undermine competition and may run afoul of federal and state statutes.