1.   Congressional maneuvering for re-election in a polarized atmosphere will prevent substantive action on anything.

2.   He called for substantive international action to protect Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and to castigate Israel.

3.   Now the Bush administration needs to take substantive action on behalf of gays.

4.   Over the last six weeks, there has been much talk, but little substantive action among Afghan exiles and Western governments about forming a post-Taliban government.

5.   The artificial linkage between drugs and smoking is meant to create a state of suspended animation until the elections this fall relieve the pressure for prompt substantive action.

6.   While a flurry of legislation was introduced just before Congress adjourned for the year little substantive action is likely before Christmas.

7.   With no substantive congressional action expected this year on the status of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Senate has opted for a nonbinding resolution supporting self-determination for the island.

8.   Earlier in the day, Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa sounded a note of skepticism that substantive action would be forthcoming.

9.   He has not, however, taken substantive action against any officers.

10.   Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa sounded a note of skepticism that substantive action would be forthcoming now.