Early signs of Chinese public opinion suggested widespread approval of the execution, with most respondents on Sohu.com, a popular Web site, supporting it.
Mr. Majid was sentenced to death last June, but approval of his execution follows months of struggling with a legal quandary that seemed to mean his hanging would also send to the gallows a respected former general whose execution was opposed by several top Iraqi leaders and American commanders.
It secured a settlement in which the state promised to initiate approval of a new execution policy.
With Mr. Bush and Mr. Perry both expected to travel out of state at times later this year, the final approval for executions could fall to Mr. Ellis again.
The United States, with its semi-sovereign states, separation of powers and multiple "veto points," especially litigation, was not designed for the swift approval and execution of big, national construction projects.
But while public approval for executions is declining, an October 2013 Gallup poll found that a good 60% of Americans still believe a convicted murderer deserves to die.
This Contract shall become effective upon the date of the approval and execution by the Contractor and the Secretary, unless the Contractor and the Secretary agree on an effective date other than the date specified in this paragraph.
After approval of the lease transaction and execution of the lease, departments must request a Purchase Order or BU number from Procurement for the total contracted cash payments over the term of the lease, to ensure proper recording of the transaction and to enable payments.
train inventory check, approval of the consignment notes (CN), execution of wagon stickers (for reloading), taping the wagons, and.
work with accompanying documents: train inventory check, approval of the consignment notes (CN), execution of wagon stickers (for reloading), taping the wagons, and preparing the documentation for customs office.
