1.   Both grants represented pet projects of two council subcommittee members.

2.   Before subcommittee members left town, they may have presented formal charges.

3.   Bishop David Crawley of Canada, also a subcommittee member, said the decision undid a mood of charity and understanding that the bishops had worked to create.

4.   A LAFCO subcommittee member and state Controller Kathleen Connell had already rejected that argument.

5.   But broadcasting officials and subcommittee members Tuesday clearly were interested more in public perception than the letter of the law.

6.   But Pelosi said economy-minded subcommittee members had made a number of changes in her bill.

7.   But some subcommittee members were skeptical.

8.   But subcommittee staff members said concerns have been raised about recent mailings from both companies, including sweepstakes entries that appear to be government documents.

9.   But subcommittee members, who generally represent farming districts, indicated that spending cuts are likely to be deeper than a trimming.

10.   Facing skeptical questions from subcommittee members, airline officials said passengers will benefit from new efficiencies and expanded flight networks under the alliances.