the objectives of the 1984 final judgment.25 Accordingly, we hold that the Government had standing to seek petitioners' depositions.

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We next reject petitioners' contention that the deposition request failed to state the scope of the proposed examinations with sufficient clarity. The Government's order to show cause explicitly sought information regarding Sciarra's role in the deunionization of New England Motor Freight Company, his communications with Andretta and Briguglio, his management of Local 560's prepaid Legal Services Plan, and his failure, while executive board president, to institute safeguards designed to eradicate the continued influence of the Provenzano group. Similarly, the Government sought testimony from Sheridan regarding his participation in Sciarra's appointment as president, and his failure, while executive board vice-president, to institute safeguards against abuses by employers or employee representatives.

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Petitioners finallyA bullet tax is being proposed in Chicago as a method of tackling rising gang violence and a worrying increase in homicides.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has said that she will submit a budget proposal on Thursday suggesting that a tax be placed on every bullet and firearm sold.

She has acknowledged that the proposals would likely spark outrage and a legal challenge but has said that it is the "appropriate thing to do" as the country's second largest county struggles with gang violence and guns.

Preckwinkle's proposals will call for a nickel tax on each bullet, and a $25 tax on each firearm sold. She estimates that this would raise $1 million a year, which would be used for various services, including medical care for gunshot victims, according