71.   But the administration has studiously avoided specific promises or threats of military action for fear of provoking a confrontation.

72.   But the administration had sharp words for the Democratic measure supported by Daschle and Harkin.

73.   But the Bush administration has yet to choose any of them.

74.   But the city will be unable to cut spending as deeply, according to the control board, because of a series of decisions the Giuliani administration has made.

75.   But the Clinton administration also had an eye on the Senate as well.

76.   But the new civil administration would have to deal with this question as well as physical reconstruction of the burned homes and properties.

77.   But she said she still did not know whether the administration had a long-term strategy for Iraq.

78.   But the State Department says a delegation leader will be chosen after the administration has time to study the agenda, which should be completed next week.

79.   But the White House pointed out that the deal still allows the administration to have its way.

80.   But the administration has yet to say how people who exercise this option will be counted in studies like the census.