11.   The administration acknowledged the consent decree agreement in a four-paragraph statement that was issued by Verniero.

12.   The administration has acknowledged that the military airdrops of food rations will do little to avert the problem.

13.   The administration acknowledged that the rules would create substantial costs for health care providers and health plans.

14.   The administration has acknowledged that retention has been a problem in recent years and said it is taking steps to correct it.

15.   The administration has acknowledged the bombing runs would not be able to force Saddam from power or completely destroy his stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons.

16.   The administration acknowledged the work and received a waiver for it from the committee.

17.   The administration acknowledges that some small landowners may be prevented from developing lands if they harbor an endangered species.

18.   The Bush administration has acknowledged that its public relations campaign has been less than successful in the Middle East.

19.   The Clinton administration acknowledged that IRS abuses took place, but insisted they were uncommon and not experienced by the vast majority of taxpayers.

20.   The Clinton administration acknowledged in late April that providing sterile needles and syringes to drug users reduces the spread of AIDS while not increasing illicit drug use.