41.   But the association said it opposed the idea of merging the insurance funds of banks and savings institutions without merging their charters.

42.   But others oppose the idea, fearing it would further divide the country and perhaps even provoke an angry reaction from the powerful military.

43.   But the department strongly opposes this idea, threatening the bills.

44.   But the commission has already given an indication it opposes the idea.

45.   But the computer industry and civil rights groups opposed the idea, which they said would be invasion of privacy by the government.

46.   But Republicans in Congress and Republican governors vehemently oppose the idea.

47.   But Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., said Thursday he opposed the idea, saying the congressional intelligence committees were already doing a thorough job.

48.   But the governor opposes that idea.

49.   But several key members opposed the idea, quick decisions were politically impossible and competition was eroding market share.

50.   But the idea was opposed by groups such as the Christian Coalition, which said that would violate its right to free speech.