Israeli observers have suggested that even if parts of the Fatah leadership are serious about reducing the level of violence, they plainly do not exercise authority over some of the various armed bands.

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Those who objected to the listing based their arguments on the grounds that the designation would deprive Maine residents the ability to exercise final authority over land use near rivers where salmon run.

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If so, it will be on the basis of evidence not discernable at this writing indicating that Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Yasser Arafat has, at last, taken steps to exercise control over terrorists operating from areas for which he is responsible.

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