"The reason those vents have not been closed yet are two reasons." "To prohibit the buildup of hydrates and something called chatter.

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

Among them was Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican of South Carolina: "Our immigration laws prohibit the release of a terrorist operative within the United States,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

The company offered a public apology, donated funds for diversity training, and changed its sign to prohibit the action 'betel nut spitting,' instead of the people.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

No so for Russia. Russia and Ukraine both prohibit more than two consecutive presidential terms, Neither Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin nor President Dmitri Medvedev has ruled out another presidential bid.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

"The most important step is one they're only beginning to take now and that's to prohibit the import and sale of timber which was illegally sourced in the country of origin."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

Estimated at more than $1 trillion over 10 years, the measure would require most employers to offer health insurance to employees, and prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage based on existing medical problems or impose limits on coverage.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

The Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which has overwhelming bipartisan support with more than would expand existing sanctions and effectively prohibit any non-U.S.company involved in selling,or enabling the sale or transport of, refined petroleum products to Iran from doing business in the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

The legislation crafted by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman, like a similar bill in the Senate, would prohibit non-U.S.companies selling, or enabling the sale or transport of refined petroleum products to Iran, from doing business in the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28