But the commission - which can provide some grants - wants to find more examples and to encourage other efforts.

If passed, the bill could encourage further efforts to dismantle the refuge system.

It encouraged further diplomatic efforts as part of the peace process, including the "six plus two" group and the international community.

He used these opportunities to encourage and support local efforts for unity.

We will encourage further creative efforts by interested governments, the public and the private sectors in support of the reform process.

He defended the Federal role in encouraging such efforts against Republican criticism.

I'll also encourage parallel efforts from the other nations of the economic summit.

Rising costs are encouraging better efforts in energy, water and waste management, they say.

Administration officials have encouraged efforts by the states to increase access to prescription drugs, especially for low-income people, the elderly and the uninsured.

Help create five million new jobs by investing $150 billion over the next ten years to encourage private efforts to develop clean energy sources and technology.