71.   Liao has accused the underworld of gaining influence in politics and called on authorities to crack down on gangs.

72.   Meanwhile, Plavsic appeared to be gaining influence.

73.   Mohadessin accused the French government of trying to gain influence with Iran by allowing Revolutionary Guards to identify dissidents so they could be arrested as hooligans.

74.   Right-wing party that endorses stricter immigration laws gaining influence.

75.   President Boris Yeltsin on Friday signed into law a bill aimed at keeping convicted criminals from gaining influence in parliamentary elections set for December.

76.   Russian news media tend to be owned by powerful business leaders who have a strong interest in gaining political influence.

77.   Such corporate jets can be valuable political tools for Lilly and other companies that have big interests before Congress and are looking for subtle ways to gain influence.

78.   The anti-foreigner Freedom Party has gained influence in Austria by exploiting fears that an expanded EU will trigger an influx of jobless immigrants.

79.   The anti-foreigner Freedom Party has gained influence in Austria by exploiting fears that hordes of jobless immigrants will pour into the country if the EU is expanded.

80.   The Freedom Party has gained influence in Austria by exploiting fears that hordes of jobless immigrants will pour into the country if the EU is expanded.