Yet the Prague meeting has remained a live issue with other proponents of military action against Iraq, both in and out of the government.

The board refused, and 2 of the 150 people inside the room shouted that members had "stacked" the audience with proponents of the condom policy.

A series of interviews with the plan's opponents and proponents turned up little evidence that anyone has shifted positions over the past 20 years.

But that stance is coming increasingly into conflict with proponents of information technology.

It is attached to a pending military bill, with proponents working for comparably tough legislation to be accepted by the House.

He wanted to avoid a bruising battle with proponents of projects like the $16.8 billion Second Avenue subway.

There are many competing projects with proponents clamoring for funds, and the tunnel advocates have not presented a united front to the federal government.

This line went directly in conflict with both proponents of Korenizatsiya and some of the local governments.

This opposition often places it at odds with proponents of so-called expanded protections for sexual minorities.

"Right to die" issues were explored seriously, with proponents noting that in many countries doctors can help their patient die.