71.  But none is a senior member of Hamas.

72.  But Rep. William L. Clay, a Missouri Democrat and senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus, called the assertions likely fabrications.

73.  But senior members of the Justice Department argued successfully that the civilian courts were a better venue because prosecutors have won several victories there against terrorists in recent years.

74.  But senior members of the Democratic Party took a sharply partisan cudgel to Gingrich on Thursday.

75.  But senior members of the government have been quoted anonymously in the local press saying a dismissal of the case on health grounds would save the country renewed stress.

76.  But senior party members such as Sasser, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, seem to be getting no credit.

77.  But senior Republican members of Congress made it clear the notes had done nothing to dispel their suspicions.

78.  But some other supervisors feel Edelman, the senior member of the board, could help in preventing any further losses.

79.  But that scenario was described as unnecessary and unlikely by senior House members.

80.  But the Senate, as its more senior members are only too happy to volunteer, can only change so much.