51.   Officials said it was not clear how great a practical effect the moratorium would have, because the number of set-aside programs had been dwindling already.

52.   Others predicted little practical effect.

53.   Russia has been declared eligible for normal trading relations status, even though the law remains on the books, so the law has little practical effect.

54.   Representatives from the advertising industry said lifting the color ban would have little practical effect.

55.   Some changes may have little practical effect.

56.   Some banking companies said the new rules would have little practical effect.

57.   Softening the practical effects, the House bill still would allow the teen-agers to receive Medicaid and food stamps.

58.   Still, it is unclear whether the liberal groups will be able to harness the strong feelings among their supporters to practical political effect.

59.   That would reduce the practical effect of the disenfranchisement of such a large number of people, Tonry said.

60.   The additional title would have little practical effect.