Those opposed to tough modern ethical provisions often point out that minor gifts have no effect on the award of contracts by state employees.

The Republicans have accused the Democrats of trying to stack the panel to gut the bill's toughest provisions.

A few states are rewriting their laws to include tougher provisions.

In the Senate, the competition has become who can add another tough provision or close another loophole.

"We have some tough provisions, but the defeat of the assault-weapon provision is something we're going to have to fight again next year."

The compromise includes tougher provisions against Asian imports that are passed off as African-made apparel.

The city is acting under tougher provisions enacted a year ago.

Where Member States wish to apply tougher provisions, they should continue to have the possibility of doing so. Thank you.

The companies are watching carefully lest other lobbyists try to slip the tougher provisions back in.

But Representative Fusco said Angelica's case was almost sure to be build support for tougher provisions.