81.   The House version of the legislation, passed in May, does not contain such a provision.

82.   Those who oppose any shortening of the sanctions were expected to be able to defeat a measure containing such a provision.

83.   Under such a provision, companies would deduct the amount of their claims against the OPSF from their tax liabilities.

84.   Where such a provision exists, payments will have to be made in the stipulated currency.