81.   A Republican opponent of permanent trade status for China has triggered an inquiry into whether the Clinton White House violated a law that prohibits using federal funds for lobbying.

82.   After six years, those countries would be free either to join NAFTA or to enter into permanent bilateral trade agreements with the United States, he said.

83.   After six years, those countries would be free either to join NAFTA or to enter into permanent bilateral trade agreements with the United States.

84.   Agriculture exports alone would triple as a result of permanent trade status, Archer said.

85.   And Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., who opposed granting China permanent normal trade relations last year, introduced a bill Wednesday to revoke that status.

86.   Backers of granting China permanent trade benefits expressed new optimism Tuesday that they will prevail in a tough showdown three weeks from now.

87.   Both presidential candidates, Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush, support permanent trade.

88.   Both President Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott expressed optimism Thursday that the Senate would vote on granting permanent normal trade relations to China next month.

89.   Both presidential candidates, Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush, support permanent trade status with China.

90.   Both Republicans who want to run against Wu this fall support permanent trade status for China and say they will make it a top campaign issue.