Despite these protests, the objectionable provisions of the draft law are reportedly strongly supported by a number of high-level authorities in Transnistria.

He added, "The other objectionable provision is that evidence would be admitted even if obtained under duress or torture."

Mr. Reagan said in a speech that, although his veto pen is ready, the lawmakers had already purged the bill of "many objectionable provisions."

Inspectors say they have found objectionable or illegal provisions in many contracts.

In his message, Mr. Reagan called for "prompt action" on another trade bill without the provisions he found most objectionable.

The anti-protectionists hope the President will veto the bill, even if the version he gets has the objectionable provisions eliminated.

Mr. Reagan vowed to veto the bill unless lawmakers agree to the "wholesale elimination of the objectionable provisions."

The Economy A list of "objectionable" provisions to a Senate trade bill has been drawn up by Administration officials.

For many Republicans in the Senate, Article X was the most objectionable provision.

A limitation on bar size, which restaurant groups had said was the most objectionable provision, was lifted.