21.   It may be even more difficult to pass a tobacco bill in this presidential election year, although both major party candidates favor congressional action to further restrict tobacco.

22.   Less than half of Americans favor action against Serbs.

23.   Most French polls in recent weeks, however, have showed that French people favor NATO action against Yugoslavia.

24.   Russian public opinion appears to favor tough action against Chechnya.

25.   The president also says he favors tough action against hazing and other abuses in the military.

26.   Those who favor decisive action grew discouraged.

27.   Undeveloped nations favor strong action for emissions reduction by the richer countries, but do not want to be forced, themselves, to meet strict emission standards.

28.   Vice President Al Gore and his running mate, Joseph Lieberman, have already said they would favor federal action if the industry fails to police itself.

29.   Countries like Britain, Spain and Italy favor tougher action, while France, Sweden and Belgium argue for what they consider a more balanced approach.

30.   The chief of the Indian army, General S. Padmanabhan, hinted he favored military action.