61.   The British government proposed a ban Wednesday on almost all privately owned handguns.

62.   The federal government is proposing to ban computer files encrypted by computer unless the key is available to police.

63.   The federal government will propose Thursday that bright cartoonlike labels be required in smaller sport utility vehicles, warning that the vehicles can tip over and kill the occupants.

64.   The federal government is now proposing to change the rules, at least for federal registration.

65.   The federal government is proposing new rules to reduce the number of unnecessary cataract operations.

66.   The government also proposed relaxing zoning restrictions in urban areas that would allow for construction on larger buildings on existing plots.

67.   The government also proposes moving control of telecommunications to a new committee.

68.   The government has proposed a new law that would clamp down on local news media and would effectively bar foreign journalists from the country.

69.   The government has proposed a series of measures intended to cut the trade and government budget deficits.

70.   The government has proposed easing the abortion laws, but the church is strongly opposed.