1.   But Iraq has been using the sanctions with increasing effectiveness as a propaganda tool, accusing the United States and its allies of impoverishing its people.

2.   Haskel told Hart the state may seek criminal contempt-of-court sanctions with possible jail time against Republic of Texas officials if they do not cooperate.

3.   Nor has Congress applied these sanctions with any firm consistency.

4.   Simpson criticized the AARP for improperly mailing health-insurance solicitations, and then continuing the mailing while it disputed its sanction with the U.S. Postal Service.

5.   Some Chinese officials have said that it is time to stand up to American economic muscle, meeting sanctions with counter-sanctions against American goods or companies operating in China.

6.   The Clinton administration has mixed a lifting of some economic sanctions with threats of military force to persuade North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons program.

7.   The EU filed a complaint against the U.S. sanctions with the WTO two weeks ago.

8.   Albright said he was disappointed that the proposal does not link the easing of sanctions with renewed ground checks.

9.   At least six other African leaders have violated the sanctions with flights to Tripoli.

10.   At least six other African leaders have violated the sanctions with flights to Libya.