Though the commission cannot force cable providers to offer channels piecemeal, it can try to persuade companies to meet consumer demands.

It was disclosed after questions were raised in this column, but the commission did not force the company to highlight the sale.

The commission forced Nasdaq and the dealers to adopt new ways to handle orders.

The commission returned to the area today and once more forced a halt, General Saboor said.

The commission, which meets here for six weeks every year, cannot force governments to respect the Universal Declaration.

What happens if the commission forces an owner to close, however, remains legally unclear.

Telstra disagreed, but the commission forced it to raise prices.

"The commission has forced these guys by saying 'You've got to invest to grow but you really don't know what the return is going to be.' "

The commission forced him to resign as defense minister.

The commission has heightened citizen awareness, forced us to take a good look at our state and made the future of New Jersey an important public issue.