61.   As Bush waved to people and shook hands, firefighters faced new challenges in efforts to get even the first percent of the blaze under control.

62.   As Connors had until Tuesday, Eskandarian faces the challenge of finding a way to sell his interest in an agency he helped build while leaving it intact.

63.   As it plots its course, Planned Parenthood faces stark challenges, internally and externally.

64.   As if his Revlon problems were not enough, Perelman also faces daunting challenges with some other holdings.

65.   As it grows, Pasta Pomodoro faces the challenge of maintaining its quality.

66.   As finance minister, Ghani faces many challenges.

67.   As thousands gather here for the National Cable and Telecommunications Association convention, the industry for which Roberts has emerged as de facto leader is facing challenges.

68.   Ashcroft served two terms as governor and faces a challenge from the current governor, Mel Carnahan, in his bid for re-election next year.

69.   As recent revelations about political fundraising demonstrate, democracy in this country faces enormous challenges.

70.   As the industry grows, however, it faces challenges on several fronts.