41.   But the Clinton administration says it would be foolish to reduce federal supervision and enforcement, in view of the abysmal conditions brought to light in many lawsuits.

42.   But the Giuliani administration says it is rare that the boxes are used to report emergencies like the Costa fire, and has begun efforts to remove them.

43.   But the Clinton administration said the figures were contradicted by other statistical evidence that suggest layoffs are down at a time when unemployment is extremely low.

44.   But the Maritime administration initially said Fore River had no chance to meet the test of economic soundness the agency was required by law to use.

45.   But the administration did not say where the money would come from.

46.   But the administration has also said that both sides would have to demonstrate they are committed to peace, a standard that so far would seem difficult to meet.

47.   But the administration said they were nothing new, since the Department of Finance had included an explanation of the rate with past bills.

48.   But the administration says it is seeking only a modest change to the treaty.

49.   But the administration says it will not pursue such talks until Russia implements the latest strategic arms reduction accord.

50.   But the Bush administration has said that is not enough.