The press, which feared a boring campaign, has enjoyed this immensely.
That provision was put in place by the House, which feared losing budgetary authority over the patent office.
Mike Holmgren, then the team president, canceled plans at the request of the mourning family, which feared a backlash.
The lack of commentary at the insistence of Fina, which feared it could influence judges, left some bemused.
Mr Morgan was sacked by the board of Trinity Mirror, which feared the damage he was causing to its corporate reputation.
The bill's principal opponent back then was the A.M.A., which feared that the legislation would lead to reduced pay for doctors.
It was the first time the Soviet Union, which feared defections by its stars, allowed a world champion to travel to the United States.
There was strong opposition, particularly from Austria, which feared an influx of Turks and threatened to block the opening of talks.
During the 1970s the cable TV industry grew slowly, due in part to the powerful television networks, which feared competition and encouraged federal regulations to limit its spread.
That alarmed the state, which feared that other beleaguered cities would follow suit, and bond rating agencies, which downgraded Central Falls's debt to junk status.
The law includes exemptions for small food processors and farmers, many of which feared it would be too costly and burdensome.
