11.   Now, as the Panamanian government prepares to take control of the canal and surrounding properties, a massive push has been launched to attract tourists.

12.   Panamanians are taking over the jobs once held by the Zonians, and the Panamanian government is taking over their housing.

13.   Such charges were calculated to cover salaries, maintenance, capital improvements and an annual stipend to the Panamanian government.

14.   The cleanup, however, has been controversial, with Panamanian government officials complaining about the thoroughness of the work and a lack of information provided by the Pentagon.

15.   The equipment was among gear no longer needed as the U.S. shut bases in Panama in preparation for transferring control of the Panama Canal to the Panamanian government.

16.   The International Monetary Fund welcomed steps by the Panamanian government to boost economic growth through sale of state-owned assets, deregulation, and improved trade policies.

17.   The Panamanian government has defended its decision, saying it chose the offer that was most profitable and advantageous for the country.

18.   The Panamanian government already has told the United States that it wants all the refugees out of the camps there by March.

19.   The Panamanian government has made little progress this year in its fight against drug trafficking and money laundering, according to a U.S. Customs intelligence report.

20.   The Panamanian government first approached the U.S. Agency for International Development for assistance, but was twice rejected because it fell short of U.S.-recognized environmental standards.