81.   The Humane Society of the United States is a national organization that is involved with animal welfare and animal rights issues.

82.   The lesbian rights issue proved to be one of the most contentious topics addressed at the conference.

83.   The majority leader has helped block other legislation, such as a bias-crimes bill, over the gay rights issue.

84.   The ordinary share rights issue will proceed once the merger with Metway has been concluded.

85.   The proceeds of the rights issue will be used to reduce debt, Cordiant said.

86.   The rights issue has come under fire from investors because it will dilute the interests of current shareholders.

87.   The rights issue was announced after a Mediobanca-engineered merger of Ferruzzi and the holding company Gemina SpA failed in October.

88.   The rights issue will go ahead, the paper said.

89.   The representatives from the grassroots groups often work together for causes such as getting out the vote or promoting gay rights issues.

90.   The rights issue was necessary for Pilkington to continue to expand while reducing its debt, Robb said.