71.   But another contentious issue facing the ABA membership is a proposal to overhaul rules preventing lawyers from setting up partnerships with accountants, consultants and other professionals.

72.   But he has also shown a stubborn independent streak on a number of contentious issues.

73.   But Elliott is not known for taking strong positions on contentious issues before the board, a fact that could be crucial in getting approval from all sides.

74.   But growth has always been a contentious issue, and it has generally occurred in a directed, measured way.

75.   But it does not address such contentious issues as punitive damages or comparable worth.

76.   But it is clear that whatever the reason, illegal immigration and bilingual education are less contentious issues in Texas than in California.

77.   But its straight-on, knowledgeable approach to the contentious issue of how news is being delivered these days is a welcome addition to the PBS lineup.

78.   But it would not pay for abortions, thus avoiding a fight over that contentious issue.

79.   But long before that, he had played roles in several contentious issues.

80.   But neither showed signs of willingness to bend on the contentious issue of breaking up the company.