31.   An Israeli official acknowledged that the army had cut water and electricity to the hospital, calling that an accident, and said that both had been restored.

32.   And administration officials acknowledge the risk that some U.S. actions could ignite anti-American fury on Arab streets, shaking the stability of U.S. allies and even breeding more terrorists.

33.   An INS official acknowledged the problem.

34.   Anaheim officials acknowledged that there have been talks with the Seahawks for some time.

35.   And in interviews in recent weeks, several state officials have acknowledged that a single scenario would achieve all three goals.

36.   And in private conversations, U.S. officials acknowledge working diplomatic channels to obtain more aid for Colombia.

37.   Analysts were split on how much weight to give the figures, which officials acknowledge are distorted by statistical changes.

38.   And even atitrust officials acknowledge that consumers benefit from having an industry-standard operating system.

39.   And in a twist that even state officials acknowledge is odd, the program may have actually increased the time that some families spend on welfare.

40.   And for all of the headlines about foreign spy rings, Russian officials acknowledge that some of the most serious dangers come from within.