61.   But last week, a House committee defeated proposed legislation after Democrats and Republicans balked at granting the Postal Service power to set rates and sell bonds.

62.   But Nash said the proposed legislation raises some difficult issues.

63.   But proposed federal legislation languished on Capitol Hill, so consumer groups fanned out across the nation.

64.   But Safir was roundly criticized by others present for his failure to appear, particularly since many had prepared questions to address to him on the proposed legislation.

65.   But opponents of the proposed legislation are hoping the Indiana ruling will make politicians rethink their positions.

66.   But the proposed legislation has prompted opposition from an unusual coalition of big business, environmental, labor and consumer advocacy groups.

67.   But that proposed legislation is likely to expire this year for lack of interest among elected officials, according to banking and insurance committee staff.

68.   But they also sympathize with environmental, labor and education groups that say the proposed legislation would go too far in tying the hands of Congress.

69.   But the proposed legislation would almost certainly make it easier for future investigators.

70.   But when the major television networks howled in protest and brought their considerable influence to bear, McCain dropped that idea to salvage the rest of the proposed legislation.