11.   The Army inquiry was prompted by the arrest of two white soldiers who were charged with the murder of a black couple in Fayetteville, N.C., in December.

12.   The accusations against the Partnership prompted several inquiries.

13.   The Ethics Committee said Thursday it would refer the charges to the Justice Department, where they are may prompt an inquiry.

14.   The latest inquiry was prompted as a result of a note passed by more than one juror to Ito, and in interviews with the judge, sources said.

15.   The reports prompted an inquiry by the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, which said it found improprieties.

16.   The retirement of Roger Cutler, second in command of the Nogales port of entry, has prompted an inquiry from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

17.   This bogus electronic chain letter has prompted inquiries to various Make-A-Wish offices, which are not connected to the plea.

18.   Word of the United States restriction began circulating recently in the diplomatic community here, prompting inquiries from journalists.

19.   Boucher again declined Friday to say what prompted the inquiry by the FBI and the State Department.

20.   His taped tales of police racism and brutality prompted inquiries by both the Los Angeles Police Department and the U.S. Justice Department that are still ongoing.