"Strong social ties between employers and public officials at the local level further undercut the law's effectiveness," the report added.

He said a former bookkeeper for the Mehtas is expected to provide testimony that may further undercut Mrs. Mehta's credibility.

Some newer sites allow strategy guides to be hosted in formats that allow pictures and videos, which further undercuts the advantages of print strategy guides.

This would further undercut the regime's authority and legitimacy, and force it for the first time to respond to the concerns of its subjects.

It would further undercut democracy and competitive elections by allowing private big money to pre-empt the voters' choice.

Offering protection to fugitives from Rwanda could further undercut the long-term viability of the Rwandan Government.

Unfortunately, Washington's singers were theatrically unpersuasive and were further undercut by illness and miscasting.

That act would further undercut the effectiveness of the central government, since all Kremlin communciations would by involved.

Worst of all, probation further undercuts the credibility of the court.

The measure has been further undercut by sharp disagreements among many of its advocates over how the money should be allocated.