1.  But procedures in the House will prevent approval of a similar measure until Thursday evening.

2.  Disputes in the House, however, are likely to prevent final approval of the legislation this year.

3.  Some corporate treasurers and bankers already oppose the new rule and will say they will try to prevent its approval.

4.  Some corporate treasurers and bankers said they would oppose such a rule and try to prevent its approval.

5.  Some corporate treasurers and bankers said they would oppose such a rule and will try to prevent its approval.

6.  But they cannot prevent its approval unless some ANC members of parliament also vote against the proposed law.

7.  Privately, administration officials are sharply critical of Aristide for preventing approval of an internationally-backed plan for budget austerity.

8.  The Republican presidential candidate said political differences should not prevent congressional approval of the agreement.

9.  The minority deputies are not numerous enough to prevent approval of the legislation.