41.   But an independent panel appointed by the director of central intelligence is now deciding whether he should be effectively barred from government service.

42.   Bush also had nothing good to say about the use of computers and the Internet for the delivery of government services, a major initiative of the previous administration.

43.   But calculating what it would be is difficult until he becomes eligible, because his government service has been broken at several points by stints in the private sector.

44.   But Gore, a former divinity student, said at a luncheon last week that his religious ideals and government service have never been separate in his mind.

45.   But government services appeared to be overwhelmed.

46.   But he promised to boost spending for basic government services, such as schools, roads and crime fighting.

47.   But Gingrich said Republicans should try to craft a temporary measure to prevent another shutdown of government services.

48.   But in many areas, reducing the rate at which spending grows would have the effect of cutting back government services, especially in health care.

49.   But opponents of the idea argue it would erode public control of vital government services and leave poor people at risk of losing food or medical aid.

50.   But skeptics fear that the city is sacrificing a slice of its authenticity to pay for government services without raising taxes.