21.   But the FCC has authority to waive the restriction if it deems the deal is in the public interest.

22.   However, the FCC has never waived the restriction for a broadcast company.

23.   It also has asked the State Department to waive a restriction prohibiting charter planes to fly directly to Cuba.

24.   President Clinton has temporarily waived restrictions on the use of various federal aid, including credits and guarantees for the sale of agricultural products.

25.   Taiwan plans to set up special trading zones where it can ease or even waive its restrictions on direct dealings with China, a newspaper reported Thursday.

26.   The commission has authority to waive the restriction if it deems the deal is in the public interest.

27.   The Federal Communications Commission, however, has authority to waive the restriction if it deems the deal is in the public interest.

28.   The United States also would have to win permanent immunity for American troops before joining in United Nations peacekeeping operations, though the president could waive that restriction.

29.   To allow some delegates to participate, the United States waived visa restrictions that prevent those with HIV or AIDS from visiting the country.

30.   Koops said the committee was likely to put forward a joint resolution to waive the restrictions, which would require approval from both the House and Senate.