81. His speech was pointedly absent any mention of a proposed global ban on land mines. 82. However, the majority vote at a meeting of veterinary experts was insufficient to kill the proposed ban. 83. However the majority vote at a meeting of veterinary experts was insufficient to kill the proposed ban. 84. In Vienna, the commission set up to administer the proposed global ban said it would continue work anyway and hope the U.S. changes its mind. 85. In Vienna, the commission set up to administer the proposed global ban said it would continue work anyway and hopes the United States changes its mind. 86. Last month, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board abandoned a proposed ban on liquor ads with religious themes after a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union. 87. Last year British Prime Minister Tony Blair came under attack when he gave an exemption to Formula One from a proposed European ban on tobacco sponsorship. 88. Late last year, two parliamentary committees criticized Blair for seeking to exempt Formula One racing from what at the time was still a proposed ban on tobacco sponsorship. 89. Last November, two parliamentary committees criticized Blair for exempting Formula One motor racing from a proposed European ban on tobacco sponsorship. 90. Law enforcement officials have also criticized the proposed ban, saying the cash-strapped state cannot afford to increase prison space and support convicts serving life sentences. |