41.   Texas lawmakers have expressed strong concerns about how new trade pacts will affect their states.

42.   The Senate rejected tough new fuel efficiency standards Wednesday after lawmakers expressed concern that the rules would eliminate gas-guzzling sports utility vehicles.

43.   Though many lawmakers have expressed support for a three-year delay, legislation to make such a change is caught in the wrangling over the budget.

44.   Top Republican lawmakers have also expressed qualms that it could end up sharply increasing future budget deficits.

45.   While the lawmakers expressed unanimous praise for the quick corrective steps the Army has taken so far, they differed in their assessment of the root problem.

46.   While many lawmakers expressed concern about replacing an elected school board, most lawmakers decided that the drastic conditions in the Hartford school system merited a drastic response.

47.   Although there is considerable bipartisan support for the measure, lawmakers have also expressed concern about possible government abuse of individual rights.

48.   Anti-abortion lawmakers have expressed concern that some tissue retrieval companies are illegally charging exorbitant prices to make a profit from the procedure.

49.   At a congressional hearing earlier this month, lawmakers expressed skepticism about the reform efforts and threatened retribution if the organization fails to enact meaningful change in December.

50.   Czech and Austrian lawmakers expressed reservations Friday about a deal that would allow the Temelin nuclear plant to start operating.