11.   The Bush administration on Friday eased the ban on European pork imports that was imposed two months ago after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

12.   The Clinton administration may ease restrictions on travel to Cuba in hopes of undermining communist rule there through increased contacts between non-official Cubans and Americans.

13.   The Bush administration eased a ban on European pork imports that was imposed two months ago due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

14.   Under congressional pressure, the administration has eased away from deadlines and ultimatums.

15.   Under pressure from opponents, the administration eased its stance last week and said it wanted safety inspections of trucks before they enter the United States.

16.   He called on the administration to ease existing sanctions and allow US non-governmental organizations to financially support democracy-building activities in Iran.