21.   The government assumed a war footing after the most deadly attack ever on American civilians.

22.   The federal government assumes zoning authority under the bill.

23.   The industry wants the government to assume those costs.

24.   The government is now assuming higher oil output from OPEC, according to an annual outlook released today by the Energy Department.

25.   The most helpful move would be for the federal government to assume operational and economic responsibility for security, from top to bottom.

26.   Thomson-CSF said in a statement today that the government will now assume the guarantees.

27.   Unless you can prove otherwise, the government will assume your cost basis is zero.

28.   Working with lawmakers, Bush is pressing for the federal government to assume control of most key aspects of airport safety.

29.   A meaningful dialogue between the two sides is unlikely before a new government assumes office in New Delhi in October.

30.   As a result the South Korean government has assumed much the private-sector debts.