41.   As a writer for a general-interest publication, an argument can be made that he did not have such a legal obligation, Sorkin said.

42.   Arguments can be made for the natural simplicity of the didjeridoo, the tabla or the shakuhachi.

43.   As for the mutual benefits for the Valley in being part of Los Angeles, Close said the same argument could be made for neighboring independent cities.

44.   At least an hour of the four-hour debate had elapsed before any Republicans started making their arguments.

45.   At that time, he announced his intention to issue the recall order but gave the parties a few weeks to make more arguments before making his decision final.

46.   Attorney General Jay Nixon will be at the hearing, but James R. McAdams, an assistant attorney general, will make the arguments.

47.   Before any arguments were made, Chief Justice Charles Wells questioned whether the state Supreme Court had jurisdiction to consider the case.

48.   Both sides were still at odds in January when lawyers made closing arguments in the case.

49.   Both sides have made their arguments in court this week with piles of e-mail and harsh words.

50.   Both sides are expected to make closing arguments on Wednesday.