21.   It was an incident that intensified political debate a half a state away in the Legislature over stricter regulation of the powerful industry.

22.   Joseph W. Cherner, president of Smokefree Educational Services, an advocacy group for stricter regulations, said he was disappointed with the changes.

23.   Just the possibility, though, has prompted Congressional hearings and stricter regulations.

24.   Last year, the city imposed stricter licensing regulations and background checks for all businesses and employees in the market.

25.   Legislators and regulators are considering stricter regulation of clinical trials to protect volunteers and patients in clinical trials.

26.   Legislators and regulators are considering stricter regulation of clinical trials to protect volunteers and patients.

27.   Mastro said he hoped the stricter regulations would encourage more companies to ship seafood to the city, and result in lower prices for consumers.

28.   Much more is needed, including stricter regulations, the recruitment of specialized investigators and greater cooperation with foreign banking authorities.

29.   Opponents of stricter regulation argue that existing regulations already provide plenty of protection for human health.

30.   Pombo promised to fight the bill after failing to insert an amendment to protect landowners surrounded by federal land from stricter environmental regulations.