11.   But some lobbyists believe legislation tightening regulation of the accounting industry is a near-certainty this year.

12.   But, in proposing that shmita regulations be tightened, strictly Orthodox rabbis were tampering with the status quo that they usually guard so zealously.

13.   But Urso tightened the regulations of his detention, ruling that from now on only family members, lawyers and health professionals can visit him.

14.   Colombian banks, threatened with the loss of access to the United States financial system, have closed some accounts tied to the traffickers and tightened some regulations.

15.   Congress is rushing to tighten regulation of biological agents and toxins that could be used by terrorists.

16.   Dai also said China would move ahead with plans to tighten regulation while gradually liberalizing its financial industry practices.

17.   Firms also fended off efforts by lawmakers to tighten regulation of some life insurance plans to ensure they are not used as tax shelters.

18.   Floor fight and vote on the Ryan White act, and several Helms amendments that would tighten funding regulations.

19.   For obvious reasons the market is intensely interested in the product, and congressional attempts to tighten regulations will merely drive researchers further underground.

20.   Gramm has been working closely with administration officials on an alternative measure that does not tighten conflict of interest regulations for analysts or auditing firms.