11.   It was unclear whether the U.S. advisers would include CIA agents, who have played a prominent role in U.S. operations in Afghanistan, or U.S. military personnel.

12.   Last June, however, a seven-agency U.S. task force, including undercover agents, moved against the alleged ringleaders.

13.   Lists are pulled from pockets so the appropriate parties can be thanked, including agents, of course.

14.   Late last night, fire marshals and arson investigators, including ATF agents, were scouring the scene.

15.   Others under investigation include agents of the firearms bureau, the Internal Revenue Service, the Customs Service and the Secret Service.

16.   The action included agents from the federal Drug Enforcement Agency and the Illinois State Police, said Omnicare spokeswoman Cheryl Hodges.

17.   The new federal office will include agents from the FBI and personnel from the Defense Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Public Health Service.

18.   The network also involves observers, including Serbian agents who monitor NATO aircraft as they take off from bases in Europe.

19.   The parade of dozens of speakers included insurance agents, owners of hobby, paint and hardware stores, small-business advocates and neighborhood activists.

20.   The task force included agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration and New York City and state police.