1.   But it contained loopholes that limited its impact.

2.   But the amended bill, approved by the House of Lords, still contains loopholes dangerous to civil liberties.

3.   But the treaty contains important loopholes.

4.   Consumer advocates have praised the company for its pledge to return its full value to policyholders but say the bill contains loopholes that could shortchange consumers.

5.   Even if taken at face value, the resolution contains loopholes.

6.   He also appealed to state sovereignty to counter criticisms that his plan contains a loophole allowing unregulated contributions to state political parties.

7.   Some state statues, for example, contain so many loopholes that thousands of employees are not covered.

8.   Attorney General Michael Bowers has been asked by Olympic organizers to determine if a state law prohibiting price gouging by hotels contains loopholes that need to be plugged.

9.   Defence Permanent Secretary Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapha said he had assigned legal exprets to study the Act to determine whether it should be abolished, or contain any loopholes.