11.   Therefore, a cap under current circumstances would not hurt outlays for the poor, according to administration officials.

12.   Until now administration officials have spoken only in very general terms about the possible design, timetable and cost of missile defenses.

13.   While the president has recommended targeted tax reductions for families with children and education, administration officials oppose across-the-board cuts.

14.   Why Clinton administration officials have opened such a yawning credibility gap is hard to say.

15.   The task force is comprised of congressional leaders, cabinet heads and administration officials.

16.   The tax cut issue has caused dissension among administration officials.

17.   Administration officials have winnowed the list of candidates to three.

18.   Administration officials refused to comment.

19.   Already administration officials are taking every opportunity to mention the benefits of low-priced imports, noting that they have helped contain inflation.

20.   Although some executives are speaking publicly, administration officials said more were expressing their views on the embargo in private meetings at the White House and State Department.