31.   In his resignation on Sunday, Sakurai did not directly deny his assertions.

32.   Israel has denied Palestinian assertions that it is using a toxic tear gas that causes tremors and hallucinations.

33.   Joseph Lhota, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, denied the assertion.

34.   Kazakhstan has denied the assertion.

35.   Kostyrko denied assertions in the suit that students were not receiving required education or mental health accommodations.

36.   Lazaro denied the assertions as libelous propaganda.

37.   Leventhal and Seigel denied the assertion and threatened to sue the Department of Housing and Urban Development for canceling the contract after the Journal story appeared.

38.   Morgan categorically denied the assertion.

39.   Most patriots deny such assertions, but authorities are concerned nonetheless.

40.   Ms. Coughlin denied that assertion Monday.