21.   But the administration hopes eventually to include people who receive money under the much larger federal welfare program, Aid to Families With Dependent Children.

22.   By focusing on Taliban human rights abuses, the Bush administration may have hoped to blunt criticism of the ongoing U.S. military operation in Afghanistan.

23.   But White House spokesman Michael McCurry singled out the Bridgestone-Firestone as an example of what the administration hopes to avoid.

24.   By tightening the screws with the tougher travel ban, the administration hopes that further cracks will emerge in the Belgrade government.

25.   By targeting textiles, the administration hopes to hit a growing and lucrative Chinese industry, while limiting damage to U.S. companies who rely on Chinese-made products.

26.   By applying pressure, the administration had hoped to force Samper to crack down on drug traffickers and guerrillas.

27.   Clearly the administration is hoping that no such confrontation arises.

28.   Cohen emphasized that the administration still hoped to find a diplomatic resolution.

29.   Education department spokeswoman Lindsay Kozberg said the administration still hopes to streamline the program.

30.   Education Secretary Gary Hart said the administration hopes the change would lead to higher minority enrollment.