21.   But the administration immediately rejected that demand.

22.   But the commission controlling the memorial project also includes family members, and it has consistently rejected demands for a new statue.

23.   But they also argue that any system needs to be flexible, and they have adamantly rejected demands to set up quasi-public enforcement authorities.

24.   But the Security Council has already rejected demands that Butler be dismissed or that his commission be reorganized.

25.   Canada has flatly rejected demands that it free the craft.

26.   Earlier, the company rejected demands by activists to use its influence with the Nigerian government to get the sentences overturned.

27.   FERC did place limited caps on wholesale electricity prices last month, but has rejected demands for more stringent cost controls.

28.   Gbagbo, sworn in as president on Thursday, swiftly rejected a demand by Ouattara, a former prime minister, for new elections.

29.   He also rejected Israeli demands that Lebanon disarm the guerrillas.

30.   Government rejects demand, and proposes commission to oversee talks with rebels.