21.  A ministry spokesman accused the United States of blocking approval at the United Nations for many contracts that Iraq signed with international companies to purchase the spare parts.

22.  But it remained unclear whether U.S. reservations would be enough to block quick approval of the resolution, especially since it is cosponsored by Britain.

23.  But it was uncertain whether U.S. reservations would be enough to block quick approval of the resolution, especially since it is co-sponsored by Britain.

24.  But the bill appeared headed for trouble in Parliament, where its final approval could be blocked by lawmakers afraid that it may violate freedom of religion.

25.  But the bill appeared headed for trouble in Parliament, where its final approval could be blocked by lawmakers afraid that it may violate the freedom of religion.

26.  Democrats blocked approval of a nominee sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Republican chairman who presides over the process.

27.  It was uncertain whether U.S. reservations would be enough to block quick approval of the resolution, especially since it is cosponsored by Britain.

28.  It was uncertain whether U.S. reservations would be enough to block quick approval of the resolution, especially since it is co-sponsored by Britain.

29.  Last week, the United States blocked approval, saying that the supplies were non-perishable and did not need to be flown.

30.  Mohammed blamed the U.S. representative on the U.N. sanctions committee for blocking the approval of the spare parts.