41.   But I worked in a drug program for five years.

42.   But millions of dollars that lawmakers in some states have designated for education, drug treatment programs and other purposes instead end up back in the hands of police.

43.   But such relations can only be based on an honest assessment of Mexican conditions, including the obvious problems now afflicting its drug enforcement programs.

44.   But the Assembly bill included provisions that Pataki opposed, like one that would allow low-level offenders to attend drug treatment programs instead of being sent to prison.

45.   But UCSF researchers said there are more barriers between poor AIDS patients and drug treatment programs in Texas than there are in other states.

46.   Critics of interdiction say it diverts money from drug treatment programs.

47.   Critics say prosecutors, for political reasons, will choose prison terms over drug treatment programs.

48.   Currently, Massachusetts offers a state and federally funded drug assistance program for HIV-infected people who meet certain guidelines.

49.   Dole has been skeptical about the value of drug treatment programs.

50.   Dole has ruled out cutting Social Security, defense, veterans benefits, drug programs and Medicare.