81.  Criticism of the reforms has been increasing since the Congress Party lost elections in two big southern states last month, reportedly because many poor voters oppose the reforms.

82.  Criticism of the reforms has been rising since the Congress Party lost elections in two big southern states last month, reportedly because many poor voters oppose the reforms.

83.  Exchanges, which are owned by local governments, have been accused of corruption and of abusing small traders by colluding with big state trading firms to set prices.

84.  Gujarat is the last big Indian state governed by the BJP.

85.  He acknowledged that the opposition of big states like New York and California could sink the plan before it is passed by the full Republican convention.

86.  In addition, others note, giving up on such a big state would allow Gore to concentrate his efforts elsewhere, too.

87.  Nigeria may be the last big African state to break with the failures of the past.

88.  Nonetheless, New York has given Bush a real test and is considered the most competitive of the big states up for grabs on Tuesday.

89.  On that day, giant states like California and New York, as well as much of New England and big Midwestern states like Ohio hold primaries.

90.  Ridge, a moderate, would help Bush carry a big state and appeal to moderates across the country.