61. The reform proposals were prompted by concerns to control existing expenditure in preparation for the expansion of the EU to include Eastern European countries. 62. The report was prompted by concerns raised last year that the dust created by hits with depleted uranium shells could cause cancer or metal poisoning. 63. Those concerns prompted NATO last week to consider possible troop deployments in Albania and Macedonia. 64. Those concerns prompted Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to freeze import permits. 65. But Reno said the new tough line was prompted by concern for their safety. 66. These concerns have prompted dealers to take up position on the market now, rather than risk paying exorbitant prices in the event that output at Norilsk is affected. 67. Last week, the president ordered the re-nationalisation of six companies sold by the former government and said the move was prompted by concern for workers and national interest. 68. The European Union stepped in to broker the accord, prompted by concerns that a unilateral secession by Montenegro could ignite another war in the Balkans. 69. The move was prompted by concern that another breakaway republic would lead to further conflict in the region. |