41.   In January, a U.S. federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Paraguay had filed against Virginia, saying the Constitution prohibits foreign governments from suing states.

42.   It nonetheless ruled unanimously that the U.S. Constitution prohibits foreign governments from suing states.

43.   Lasser said that in some cases this provision should be interpreted to prohibit a government from publishing photos of prisoners under their control.

44.   --Prohibit the government itself from investing Social Security funds in the stock market, preferring instead to let individuals make the choice.

45.   Second, monetary constraint should be enforced by prohibiting the government from using the power of tax inflation.

46.   The act prohibits government employees engaged in providing essential services like water, electricity, health care, courts, public transport and treasury operation from going on strike.

47.   The bill also contains language that would prohibit the government from rewarding contracts, jobs or any other activities to people based on their race.

48.   The Belgian government is in contact with the European Union Commission to determine whether the temporary credit complies with E.U. rules prohibiting governments from bailing out airlines.

49.   The Belgian government is in contact with European Union regulators to determine whether the temporary credit complies with EU rules prohibiting governments from bailing out ailing companies.

50.   The Belgian government was asking the European Union Commission to determine whether the temporary credit complies with EU rules prohibiting governments from bailing out airlines.