41.   But in their appeals brief, government lawyers argued that Sam misinterpreted the laws and their application, and called for a new trial on the original charges.

42.   But in questioning government lawyers, Judge Dalzell frequently pointed to the CompuServe incident.

43.   But it is chilling to have government lawyers with subpoena power prying into communications between reporters and the officials they cover.

44.   But later in the day, Reuters quoted a government lawyer saying there were no talks going on.

45.   But little progress was made, government lawyers said Friday.

46.   But in December, the government lawyers told Hearst officials that the Examiner sale had been inadequate.

47.   But in questioning government lawyers, Dalzell frequently pointed to the Compuserve incident.

48.   But other government lawyers and legal experts said Walker could face a variety of criminal charges.

49.   But Pena decided to pursue the case, soon placing increasing emphasis on the opinions of government lawyers rather than technical experts.

50.   But Schmalensee stood his ground even as government lawyers, clearly pleased by the turn of events, exchanged meaningful glances.