31.   In the daylong debate in the House, members argued most heatedly over whether to repeal a ban on all U.S. assistance to the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.

32.   In the Senate, he was instrumental in gaining open-housing legislation and repealing a ban on busing to achieve racial integration.

33.   It was unclear whether this arrangement would satisfy some of those members most determined to repeal the ban.

34.   It was considered, but polls showed that a majority did not want to repeal the ban.

35.   Last month, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the ban.

36.   Many in Congress suggest the executive ban be repealed, including Senator Bob Graham, the Florida Democrat who chairs the Intelligence Committee, his spokesman said Monday.

37.   Look for her to lobby Congress to repeal the ban on assault weapons.

38.   Meanwhile, Pataki has begun the regular process of repealing the ban on high-concentration DEET products.

39.   Most is also considering whether to repeal its ban on surcharges.

40.   Nonetheless, there is heavy pressure in the House to repeal the ban, and that is where the issue will play out first.