1.   Concern that the country may default on its debts for the first time was allayed Monday when Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin outlined measures to avoid the unprecedented default.

2.   German government bonds rose after Japan outlined measures to boost investment overseas by its investing institutions, holding out the prospect of a flow of funds into Europe.

3.   In a speech this month to the graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy, President Clinton focused on the threat and outlined new measures to protect domestic facilities.

4.   In addition to small size or thinness at birth, Barker outlined several measures of newborns that he said were indications of intrauterine disruptions that could influence later disease.

5.   Rivera outlined several measures he insisted would offer some degree of accountability to the debate.

6.   Sherry Gray testified to the safety committee this month, outlining several measures that she believes would help protect workers.

7.   Speakers at the conference outlined measures states should take to channel growth and preserve green space.

8.   The measures were outlined by Industry Minister Franck Borotra during a visit to Lille in northern France, a traditional textile industry center.

9.   ASEAN Environment Ministers yesterday finalised a regional action plan that outlines specific measures to avoid a recurrence of haze caused by peat soil and forest fires.

10.   Delegates to an Arab League meeting earlier this month recommended ratification, but failed to outline concrete measures.