51.   But in other towns, Haitians connected to the old, military government still wield power and violence continues.

52.   But like other Asian hoteliers, Thais are used to wielding absolute power over their companies.

53.   But the petrochemical companies that now wield the power on the River Road are not the entire picture.

54.   But skeptics have noted that as long as Karadzic remains in Bosnia it would be possible for him to wield power behind the scenes.

55.   But there are even more daunting challenges ahead before any president can wield that power.

56.   But there is one player who wields significant power and can make or break a deal, yet needs no license, credentials or mandatory education to do business.

57.   But they clearly intend for it to wield enormous power, as aides said the new corporation would be the vehicle for spending much of the expected federal aid.

58.   But the role it played this week reflects the way the militaries of the continent now wield their power.

59.   But until now it wielded that power unobtrusively, more as a broker and deal maker than as an empire builder.

60.   But these states also wield disproportionate power on Capitol Hill -- being represented by the Democratic and Republican leaders of both the House and Senate.