21. The currency peg is set by a law that prohibits the government from printing new pesos unless they are backed by dollars or gold reserves in the central bank. 22. The court said that a provision in federal bankruptcy law clearly prohibits the government from revoking the licenses simply because a debtor like Nextwave cannot make payments. 23. The difference is that state governments are generally prohibited by their constitutions from borrowing to cover deficits. 24. The First Amendment of the Constitution prohibits the government from establishing or promoting religion in general, or favoring one religion over another. 25. The First Amendment prohibits the government from limiting speech but allows private companies to control what they print or broadcast. 26. The currency peg is set by law and prohibits the government from issuing new money unless new pesos are backed by dollars or gold reserves in the central bank. 27. The government is prohibited by the Constitution from selling the network. 28. The federal Constitution prohibits the government from restricting the free speech of citizens. 29. The rules prohibit governments from providing such businesses loans, subsidies, risk insurance or other support, including diplomatic advocacy. 30. The Texas settlement would prohibit local governments from pursuing separate claims against cigarette makers for health care costs. |