But now, with the passage in 2006 of Joint Resolution 53 amending the Wisconsin constitution to ban same-sex marriage, the movement to grant benefits to same sex couples in Wisconsin has experienced a serious setback because the state does not recognize gay marriage or domestic partnerships.
Another popular island located close to the city centre, Al Reem, has experienced a few setbacks.
Stralsund, which Mrs. Merkel has represented since shortly after German reunification, has experienced a mixture of setbacks and progress since then.
The company, whose artists include Janet Jackson and Radiohead, whose lead singer is Thom Yorke, left, has experienced a string of setbacks at its recorded music division.
Despite recent progress in the US, Latin America and even Ireland – one of the most conservative societies in Europe – the global campaign for the rights of sexual minorities has experienced a series of setbacks in other regions including Africa and the Middle East.
Economic progress of the Roma population in Bulgaria has experienced a number of setbacks, ever since the political and economic transition of the late 80s (84, 85).
In recent years, the programme has experienced a series of dramatic setbacks including assassinations of nuclear scientists and infection by Stuxnet, a computer worm.
Villani was certain that the Republic of Florence had experienced a great setback on its path to glory with the defeat of the Guelphs by the Ghibellines at the Battle of Montaperti in 1260.
The broker, Ralph D. Smith of Sutro & Company in Los Angeles, said he was offering to take off Mr. Bush's hands the now unencumbered 212,000 shares of Harken Energy, which had experienced a series of financial setbacks in previous months.
