51.   Those weapons will be banned as soon as the president signs the bill into law, probably shortly after Labor Day.

52.   To keep Dodge peaceful, Earp banned weapons inside the town limits.

53.   We ban assault weapons but pass laws to let citizens carry handguns.

54.   While working undercover as potential buyers, GAO agents found that many dealers urged a quick purchase before Congress decides to ban the weapons.

55.   Would have banned assault weapons and increased penalties for those who commit crimes with them.

56.   Pataki noted that many of his proposals are supported by GOP presidential candidate George W. Bush, including raising the age for handgun ownership and banning assault weapons.

57.   Past successes include treaties to ban chemical weapons and to halt test explosions of nuclear bombs.

58.   A worldwide treaty banning chemical weapons went into effect at midnight Monday.

59.   A worldwide treaty banning chemical weapons went into force midnight Monday, but neither Israel nor Syria have ratified the pact.

60.   A treaty banning chemical weapons has been held up by conservative questions over the sincerity of Russian intentions.