The Transportation Department approved the routes over the objections of American Airlines, which had sought to offer the service.

Eight of the subpoenas were approved over the objections of the committee's seven Democrats.

The permit was approved over the objections of the City Council, the county commissioners and the water commission's own hearing examiner.

Use of the drug, which is genetically engineered, was approved over the objections of those who believe it has not been sufficiently tested on humans.

Gov. George E. Pataki approved plans this month for the $500 million plant in Athens, over the objections of many residents.

The agency approved the plan over the objections of local officials, who refused to certify it.

The nomination was swiftly approved over the objections of the Democratic minority, who protested there was not sufficient opportunity to debate the question.

The F.D.A. finally approved it over the objections of its own expert panel.

The executions were approved by Iraq's highest court, over the objections of the United Nations and human rights groups.

The judge approved the sale over the objections of Eastern's pilots' and machinists' unions.