51.   But some county officials defended the confidential agreement as standard procedure.

52.   But some county officials say this third count may actually change little.

53.   But rather than entice county officials, the idea seemed for the most part to terrify them.

54.   But reports of his intentions were confirmed Thursday by some county officials, business leaders and Seahawk employees.

55.   But Schmidt, who says county officials waived their right to confidentiality by rejecting the deal, has gone public.

56.   But with only a Social Security number, county officials can look up all the other information for a voter and print it on a ballot.

57.   California Gov. Pete Wilson said that Los Angeles and Orange county officials should not expect state taxpayers to bail the two counties out of their financial problems.

58.   Cases of foster child deaths and abuse that constitute crimes are also investigated by local law enforcement agencies, county officials stress.

59.   Catterson replies that he was merely explaining how an independent court-appointed prosecutor would have to investigate all county officials involved in the leasing deal.

60.   Chris Vareles, a Salomon Brothers banker who serves as financial adviser to the county, said Wednesday that county officials were pleased with the bond sale.