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It finally sets benchmarks for measuring progress by Kabul and Islamabad.

The E.P.A. sets benchmarks that the states must meet and can improve upon.

This arrangement, laid out in the new US strategy, sets benchmarks for transparency and accountability as conditions for further aid.

"The problem with a disclosure statement is that it sets benchmarks that can later be used against the seller," he said, adding that while realtors may ask sellers to complete a disclosure form at the time the listing agreement is signed, it is unlikely that the realtor will insist if the seller declines.

First, only two weeks ago the board's Federal Open Market Committee, which sets benchmarks on interest rates, severely dimmed its economic forecasts and took the unusual step of pledging to keep short-term interest rates near zero through at least mid-2013.

The resolution also sets "benchmarks" for Mali, including political reconciliation and improved training for the military.

Congress set benchmarks that Mr. Bush accepted.

Setting benchmarks for Pakistan could be particularly difficult.

The United States has rejected setting benchmarks for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

The QAA scheme, however, appears to have set benchmarks written, sanctioned and accredited by the QAA.

Business should use science to set benchmarks for their environmental initiatives as well.