1. -- Requiring that states adopt stricter building codes, resistant to earthquakes and strong winds, to qualify for federal construction aid. 2. Espinosa reminded the crowd that Mexico City now is better prepared to handle earthquakes, with seismic plans implemented and stricter building codes. 3. Parents demand these stricter codes. 4. The academy dropped the matter, although its president agreed to consider a stricter code of ethics on voting. 5. The hurricane brought much stricter building codes. 6. The towns fought back with stricter housing codes, threatening to evict some of the families who pay for their rent with the help of welfare. 7. The students wanted a stricter code that would also force the company to make public the location of its factories. 8. Other likely changes include higher wages for employees of the institute, more stable employment and a stricter code of discipline. 9. Beginning this summer, U.S. Olympic athletes will have to adhere to a stricter code of behavior or risk being kicked off the team. 10. But failure could open the way for a return of the Islamic party, which supports bringing stricter Muslim codes and traditions to mostly Western-looking Turkey. |