31. An earlier draft of the communique did not include reference to Cambodia pending discussions among the foreign ministers on how to respond to the coup. 32. An earlier draft recommended a ban on trade with Israeli groups directly involved in settlement construction. 33. Before considering possible retaliation, Guilford said the EU would examine the final bill to see how it differs from earlier drafts. 34. Before considering retaliation, Guilford said the EU would examine the final bill to see how it differs from earlier drafts. 35. Britain and the United States, which had strongly opposed earlier drafts of the proposal, hailed this agreement. 36. But discussions with U.N. legal experts may face obstacles because the legislation ignores some concerns the world body raised in February about an earlier draft. 37. Comsat, which had expressed concerns about earlier drafts of the legislation, supports the measure now heading to the White House. 38. Earlier drafts of the revised law included such tough sanctions but drafters say many of the controversial measures have been dropped. 39. Earlier drafts specifically banned discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic status and against AIDS victims. 40. Earlier drafts of the law indicated it also will enhance the authority of prison officials, he added. |