11.   CONGRESS-ENCRYPTION -- The U.S. House International Relations Committee approves a proposed bill that would loosen export controls on hard-to-break code technology.

12.   Despite admitting next to no expertise in software, Cantwell had worked with Glaser and other executives in persuading the Clinton administration to loosen controls on encryption devices.

13.   Economists expect China to loosen price controls on grain this year, adding several percentage points to the benchmark inflation rate.

14.   His articles, published just as Mikhail Gorbachev had begun loosening controls over freedom of expression, caused a sensation.

15.   His articles, published just as the Soviets had begun loosening controls over freedom of expression, caused a sensation.

16.   His principal opponent, Mohammed Khatami, has broken with revolutionary tradition by suggesting that he favors loosening social control and opening the country to outside cultural currents.

17.   If industry adopts the spare key technology, the bill would open the possibility of loosening export controls.

18.   If this is true, then putting the castles under separate ownership might loosen the control of both castle lords over passing traffic.

19.   In addition, Republicans are eager to give new momentum to their deregulatory efforts, perhaps by trying to loosen controls on the electric power industry.

20.   In every recent election, Iranians have overwhelmingly voted for politicians who promise to loosen theocratic controls and establish the rule of law.