11.   Alexander, who opposes a federal ban on abortion, outscored his rivals among self-described moderates.

12.   But because of the Federal funding ban, university scientists cannot get government support to study human embryonic stem cells.

13.   But several witnesses testified Friday they were still alive because they owned assault weapons and large ammunition magazines that they obtained before the federal ban took effect.

14.   Campaign finance reform advocates fear the tactic will be used even more as a federal ban on these unlimited soft money donations takes effect later this year.

15.   Clinton also explicitly addressed the rifle association, warning in sharp terms that he would never allow repeal of the federal ban on assault-style weapons.

16.   Consumers would benefit from the federal ban, Blumenthal said, because they would not have to search for ATM machines that do not charge transaction fees.

17.   Gay activists hope the Vermont decision could be the first step in challenging a federal ban on same-sex marriages.

18.   Fossella is at least willing to promise to vote against repealing the federal ban on assault weapons.

19.   Hutchison opposed a federal ban on abortion as well as government funding for abortion and inclusion of abortion coverage in a national health plan.

20.   In Congress, Stockman has become a sponsor of a bill that would repeal the federal ban on assault weapons.