Not even the extra measure of precision granted him by his elven bow evened the score to his satisfaction.

The measure also grants domestic partners visitation rights in city hospitals and succession rights to rent-controlled apartments.

The measure would also grant relief for estate and income taxes to survivors of the astronauts killed on the space shuttle Columbia.

The measures essentially granted Mr. Yeltsin the independent powers he had sought through a referendum in the republic and throughout the congress.

Unlike ordinances in at least three other cities, the measure would not have granted pension or health benefits to the partners of city employees.

The measure would grant an additional $100 million to states and private, nonprofit organizations for counseling programs for gang members.

The Mayor hoping to pass measures to build a new stadium and to grant "domestic partnerships."

Mr. Dingell's measure would have granted 24 hours for background checks to be completed on buyers at gun shows by licensed dealers and hobbyists.

The second measure granted the Banca d'Italia, the central bank, independence from the Treasury.

The measure would grant stepped surveillance and detention powers and crack down on money laundering.