11.   Another potential obstacle is the waste industry itself, which is strongly opposed to the legislation.

12.   As a result, the Taiwanese people may have, at least, become more aware of the potential tremendous obstacles blocking the path for independence.

13.   As he takes over the Appropriations Committee, though, Stevens is already being viewed by some as a potential obstacle to deficit reduction efforts.

14.   As for the role of race, Rice said he overcame that potential obstacle in his bid for mayor and believes he can do it again.

15.   At the same time, inside observers say there are many potential obstacles to a final marriage.

16.   A coalition of public health groups, armed with credibility and political power, has emerged as a potential obstacle to congressional approval of any landmark tobacco settlement.

17.   A major potential obstacle to such a finding is the view of the states that filed their own parallel lawsuit and have been reluctant to join the agreement.

18.   A potential regulatory obstacle to the plan was removed on Friday.

19.   A settlement in Texas would avoid a potential obstacle to enactment by Congress of legislation needed to enforce parts of the settlement, such as restrictions on cigarette advertising.

20.   But state regulators are not the only potential obstacle to the deal.