1.   In proposing a ban on strikes, the Soviet leadership therefore wished to nip the incipient labour movement in the bud.

2.   Norfolk County Council has proposed a ban on coastal developments which could be at risk from sea level rises due to global warming.

3.   Also Wednesday, aid workers sent letters of protest to congressmen and senators who were planning to propose a ban on all aid to Cambodia this week.

4.   A Pennsylvania legislator has proposed a ban on smoking in any vehicle carrying a minor.

5.   Bush has proposed a ban on soft money to political parties from corporations and unions but not by individuals.

6.   But now it is my regretful duty to propose a ban on penny whistle use anywhere outside a Guinness-pulling pub, effective immediately.

7.   But this speech was different, for it also proposed a ban on foreign financing of Irish political parties.

8.   Clinton is expected to propose a ban on the purchase of handguns by people convicted of domestic violence.