11.   The FCC wields formidable control over broadcasters.

12.   The rules, the toughest in the nation, are considered a legacy of an era in which political machines wielded tight control over the ballot.

13.   U.S. diplomats question, however, whether Karadzic is truly sitting out the elections, or whether he continues to wield effective control through proxies.

14.   Pioneer status will enable Kepco not only to wield control over the project but also enjoy a six-year income tax holiday.

15.   Others may have feared for their lives if they did not bow to political and tribal leaders who wield control with armed gangs.

16.   He refuses to allow independent election monitors and he wields great control over the media.

17.   Investigators differ over whether Provenzano today wields complete control of the Mafia or might be being challenged by other Sicilian mobsters.

18.   It also wields strict control over all local news media.

19.   It is unclear who wields control over the other provinces, but five of the six sitting governors have pledged their loyalty to Ratsiraka.

20.   Local prosecutors in remote areas where military authorities wield complete control are often too scared to press charges and victims are too frightened to file charges, Macher said.