31. U.S.-Mexico cooperation has resulted in the recent arrests of prominent Mexican drug smugglers, and that momentum can help persuade lawmakers to adopt immigration reforms. 32. Under his leadership, Montenegro has adopted pro-Western reforms but remains part of the Yugoslav federation. 33. U.S. officials have said they hope to persuade local governments to adopt the reforms. 34. What if Congress adopts insurance reforms without approaching universal coverage? 35. What if Congress adopts reforms without cost controls? 36. Whatever reforms are adopted, Chiles said the federal government, not the states should pay for them. 37. A veteran democracy campaigner urged Chinese leaders Monday to adopt democratic reforms and prove their commitment to change by burning the body of Mao Tse-tung. 38. APEC nations also hope that if they adopt reforms gradually, they can overcome the resistance by farmers and other lobby groups and minimize political pain. 39. And the World Bank and IMF said they would work harder to encourage developing countries to fight corruption and adopt the reforms needed to buttress their financial markets. 40. But doubts remained about whether there was enough political will to adopt reforms when the final vote is required this fall. |