11.   But the government is slowly releasing its grip on some parts of the industry, choosing last April to allow the sale of some over-the-counter pharmaceuticals in convenience stores.

12.   But the mogul and studio have apparently relented in the face of exhibitor complaints and will allow advance sales.

13.   But the company won a federal appeals court decision in October, allowing the sale of the product, which will face further testing once in use.

14.   But the company won a U.S. appeals court decision in October, allowing the sale of the product, which will face further testing once in use.

15.   Commissioner Bud Selig would never allow the sales.

16.   Congress is now considering legislation that would slightly ease sanctions, allowing the sale of medicine and food.

17.   Congress is proposing legislation that would allow the sales.

18.   Currently, New York allows the sale of specified-disease policies only when they are part of comprehensive health plans.

19.   Drug companies mobilized lobbyists in opposition to any large-scale import scheme, saying it would allow the sale of adulterated and counterfeit drugs that pose huge risks to consumers.

20.   Early passage of the bill would allow a sale in May, Giusti said.