51.   But opposition parties cried foul, arguing that the joint session of Congress did not have the authority to change election law.

52.   But the election law was broken and the reluctant Justice Department had to be hounded by a vigilant press and frustrated Congress into doing even part of its duty.

53.   But the Democratic plaintiffs in Seminole and Martin are asserting a different principle based on a mistaken interpretation of election law.

54.   But she said he might have violated the election law Tuesday by making comments to the poll workers.

55.   But thanks to state election law, it is an extremely efficient vehicle for political shakedowns.

56.   But there was no shortage of suggestions Monday for ways that Giuliani might attempt to circumvent existing election law.

57.   But U.S. election law bars such contributions.

58.   By some interpretations, it is permissible under federal election law for political contributors to pick up the tab.

59.   Candidate-related spending will be subject to federal election law.

60.   Campaign finance critics have long maintained that both Republicans and Democrats used nonprofit groups to evade federal election laws on campaign disclosure.