71.   The political fight over the two issues blocked all action in the Senate for weeks.

72.   The political fight over future hearings overshadowed testimony by officials from the Clinton administration and former officials from Republican administrations.

73.   The proposal by Secretary Robert Rubin touched off a political fight.

74.   The OSCE is already trying at least to create the conditions for a fair political fight.

75.   The political fight over mandated information on prescription drugs was revived earlier this year when the FDA tried to require that drug companies provide the information.

76.   The political fight over the bill is escalating.

77.   The sugar industry, accustomed to political fights, is not giving up easily.

78.   The suit is expected to cause a political fight when the Legislature convenes next month.

79.   The vote had been postponed three times since its original November date because of political fights and logistical setbacks.

80.   Their development has been impeded by political fights, and two are still being formed.