51.   Russian lawmakers on Wednesday debated a bill that would tighten control over foreign adoptions but that appeared to be more liberal than previous versions.

52.   She has accused the government of arresting her party workers on fake charges and not allowing opposition lawmakers to debate national and local issues in Parliament.

53.   Tensions are running high in the legislature because lawmakers are debating a bill to govern a presidential election next March.

54.   The measure had hit a snag in recent months as lawmakers debated whether it would allow gay adoptions.

55.   The report was turned over to Congress on Tuesday, and ruling lawmakers blocked its admission, arguing that lawmakers should debate and vote on the document.

56.   He expressed hope that Russian lawmakers will debate the treaty at about the same time as the US Senate.

57.   Argentina BUENOS AIRES Argentine lawmakers debated whether to grant emergency powers that would allow President Eduardo Duhalde to launch his controversial plan to salvage the shattered economy.

58.   Two Republicans switched votes to oppose the measure, while nine Democrats voted in favor of ending the so-called filibuster, where lawmakers debate for hours on end.

59.   Lawmakers were debating a resolution on Friday calling on the central bank to cooperate with the government in ensuring economic growth by lowering interest rates.

60.   Lawmakers were still debating the final technical details of the bill regarding certain types of donations during electoral campaigns.