At issue is the future of the dozens of marijuana cooperatives formed over the last few years as voters in a growing list of states have passed initiatives to authorize using marijuana for medical purposes.

Just before the liberation he authorized using the VNV militia in actions against the resistance.

Active monitoring with this system also means an increase in manpower costs, as the majority of US state's aquatic safety laws will not authorize using this system in lieu of lifeguards on the deck.

While most speakers called for a permanent change in Federal law to specially authorize using emergency aid for long-term housing, Mr. Moynihan said that the outlook was far from certain and that in the meantime he was looking to continue blocking of the cuts.

The budget also authorized using even more borrowed money for unspecified projects next year.

Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer indicated that depending on the circumstances prevailing at the time of a Security Council vote, Germany might be willing to authorize using force even though it would not contribute its own troops.

As an unexpected bonus, Congress authorized using the original marble steps from the East Front as well.

In 2002, Congress authorized using the ballots in federal elections for voters whose names do not appear on registration rolls.

But Mr. Pataki, a Republican, has been pushing Washington to authorize using it for the rail link, which the president supports.

The Assembly also passed a bill yesterday that would ask voters to authorize using the proceeds from a 25-cent-a-pack increase in the cigarette tax for school construction.