51.   Among the officers was at least one brigadier general, The Associated Press reported, citing unnamed administration officials.

52.   An administration official acknowledged that the White House opposed any diplomatic efforts by members of Congress during the air war, especially now.

53.   An administration official familiar with the process said no decision has been made yet, although all the relevant information has been gathered by national security staff.

54.   An administration official involved in the battles faulted the environmental groups for failing to even try to find middle ground on the risk-assessment issue.

55.   An administration official noted, however, that Iraq has recognized the border, and a United Nations monitoring force is in place.

56.   An administration official said he had heard from food industry lobbyists that the filing would be made this week.

57.   An administration official said it was crucial in the talks with Chernomyrdin not to waver on the issue of the force.

58.   An administration official said it was inconceivable that the president would kill this item, because he proposed it.

59.   An administration official said it was very likely that Haitians covered by the order would be allowed to request a suspension of deportation hearings.

60.   An administration official said on Monday evening that Salinas arrived in Brownsville, Texas, on Friday evening aboard a private jet.