71.   But the resistance to such reforms is illustrated by a recent parliamentary debate in which lawmakers argued that private banking would harm the five state-owned banks.

72.   Canada has indicated it would agree to provide troops and equipment for non-combat support roles, but Chretien wanted to delay a decision until after a parliamentary debate.

73.   Center-left opposition leaders planned to meet Sunday to schedule a parliamentary debate on the resignation.

74.   Chavez announced the completion of the laws Tuesday under special, fast-track powers that do not require parliamentary debate.

75.   Chavez, who passed the legislation last month under special powers allowing him to bypass parliamentary debate, insists the laws will bring justice to the poor.

76.   Chavez enacted the laws last year under special powers that allowed him to bypass parliamentary debate.

77.   Canada has indicated it would agree to provide troops and equipment for non-combat support roles, but Chretien wanted to delay a decision until after the parliamentary debate.

78.   Conservative Prime Minister Alain Juppe revamped his Cabinet on Tuesday, less than a week before a major parliamentary debate on painful budget cuts.

79.   Chretien has been evasive on whether he would hold a parliamentary debate in advance of any decision to commit ground troops.

80.   Conservative Prime Minister Alain Juppe announced a shakeup of his Cabinet on Tuesday, a week before a major parliamentary debate on painful budget cuts.