51.   But since the government liberalized its economic policies and legalized political opposition, graft and inefficiency have become rampant.

52.   But that would also encounter political opposition, in part because Japanese have memories of the damage of rampant inflation before World War II.

53.   But the broad measures face great political opposition, which could significantly dilute and delay the changes envisioned.

54.   But political opposition to the deal began to foment in Washington during the publicized negotiations with VoiceStream, including a legislative initiative in the Senate to block the deal.

55.   But the delays and obstructions of the last six days have underlined the political opposition to the peace plan in the majority Slav assembly.

56.   But the question of rehabilitation in the worst-damaged areas is clouded by political opposition in Washington and London.

57.   But there is stiff political opposition to even modest proposals to get people out of flood zones.

58.   But they are not a nucleus for political opposition.

59.   But they stopped short of saying that their anger at the president would translate into direct political opposition.

60.   But they could also face major political opposition if right-wing Swiss politicians seek to campaign against them.