A majority said they supported a bigger government providing more services, backed affirmative action and questioned whether the war in Iraq was worth the cost.

The Daily generally endorses left-wing student candidates, and backs grassroots student activism and direct action.

The Soviet Union had backed military action against Iraq during the gulf war.

The ballot result is believed to have backed action over the original 6.5 per cent, one year offer.

Some 77% backed sustained industrial action, the union says.

While the headline suggested public opposition to a war with Iraq, the poll itself found that most Americans backed military action.

Led by its courageous prime minister, Tony Blair, the British were indeed backing military action against Iraq-right now.

Voters backed action by 77-21.

Malta, with 2% growth, backs strong action for rule-breakers.

Mr. Skelos, the deputy majority leader of the State Senate, said that he had backed tougher action on Medicaid fraud for some time.