11.   These policies were modified after taking into consideration the input from the employees.

12.   Veneman, speaking to a group of agricultural journalists Monday, said consumers, retailers and food processors also deserve a voice in modifying agricultural policy.

13.   He also did not repeat a frequently stated threat to use force to bring about reunification, causing some speculation that China had modified its policy towards the island.

14.   In July, the government acknowleged the problems and promised international donors and lenders that it would modify the policy but had taken no action several months later.

15.   As a gesture to Iraq, Soysal even modified official policy for foreigners transiting through Turkey enroute to Iraq.

16.   Meguid, speaking at a seminar in the Bahrain capital, also said Palestinian protests in the occupied territores would eventually force Israel to modify its policies.

17.   The Bank of France did not modify monetary policy on Thursday, a decision anticipated by financial circles.