"A federal ban at this time would be premature," he said.

It's unlikely that Congress would pass a comprehensive federal ban on or right to abortion.

The expiration of the federal ban on assault weapons does not change the rules in seven states.

The federal ban was promptly challenged and found unconstitutional in the lower courts.

The now defunct federal ban set the limit at 10 rounds.

He supported a federal ban of ephedra in April 2004 after the deaths were reported.

The federal ban has been part of the solution here, and Congress and the president should extend its benefits.

This led to a federal ban on outside aid flights.

The federal ban is still being fought by the industry in the courts.