21.   Mrs. Gamsakhurdia said Shevardnadze should adopt a bill restoring state privileges, such as a state pension and housing, to her and her two sons.

22.   On Friday, the Georgian parliament adopted a bill commemorating Gamsakhurdia.

23.   On Friday, the Georgian parliament adopted a bill commemorating the first president.

24.   Serbian television reported the government has adopted a bill setting out the information-gathering process.

25.   Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Stepashin expressed confidence that the house would quickly adopt the bills.

26.   The Belarusian parliament unanimously adopted a bill Friday that effectively bars opposition leaders from running for any public office in this former Soviet republic.

27.   The Duma also adopted a bill setting forth the general principles for tax collection and gave initial approval to an amendment on the personal income tax law.

28.   The government will present the decree to parliament when it convenes in October, and the military has already urged lawmakers to swiftly adopt the bill.

29.   The National Assembly, dominated by the governing conservatives, adopted the bill after three days of passionate debate.

30.   The National Assembly, dominated by the governing conservatives, adopted the bill Thursday after three days of passionate debate.