51.   But after Daley spent two days this week meeting with labor leaders in Chicago, Sweeney had nothing but kind words.

52.   But after meeting with labor leaders this week, Reid is now having second thoughts, top Democratic aides said.

53.   But a broad range of her friends worked hard to dispel any misgivings labor leaders might have.

54.   But Al Gore angered labor leaders last month with his appointment of William Daley to head his Democratic campaign for president.

55.   But Fitzgerald, the labor leader, said the slow development of this technology supports his contention that the industry has been slow to react to safety concerns.

56.   But if I were a labor leader, I would sneer at my professorial naivete.

57.   But in addition, the corporation announced a general advisory committee made up of political officials, business representatives and a labor leader.

58.   But in this democracy, labor leaders still have the power to influence voters, inform workers of their rights and educate the public about workplace problems.

59.   But labor leaders privately expressed dismay that the lawyers had gone on strike without seeking support or advice from the municipal unions in advance.

60.   But labor leaders say they are confident that they have enough Republican allies in Congress to block major anti-union initiatives.