1.   Fox also reiterated his objections to U.S. trade sanctions against Cuba, saying that they had stifled Mexican investments in Cuba.

2.   In the short term, this is unlikely to hamper international oil companies currently working in Libya, but it could stifle new investment.

3.   The resulting inability to guarantee a return on capital has stifled foreign investment.

4.   Bush has repeatedly rejected such market intervention, saying it would stifle investment in power production.

5.   But wealthy businessmen also joined the march, angry over new laws they say will stifle investment by increasing state control over various industries.

6.   Constant struggles between president and parliament and sluggishness in the executive branch have blocked economic reforms in Ukraine, stifling investment and blocking long-awaited growth.

7.   Corruption and the largely unreformed, bureaucratic style of governance have also hurt Ukraine by stifling foreign investment and driving domestic entrepreneurs into the shadow economy.

8.   Critics of the current system say the high tax rates and confusing system have stifled investment and encouraged widespread tax evasion.

9.   Critics said the proposal would stifle energy investment.

10.   Sanctions also have stifled investment.