1.   Although the Clinton administration has certified Mexico as a full partner in the war on drugs, there is bipartisan skepticism in Congress about progress south of the border.

2.   Also weighing on stocks was concern the Clinton administration may not certify that Mexico is doing all it can to stem the flow of illegal drugs across its borders.

3.   Also dragging stocks lower was concern the Clinton administration may not certify that Mexico is doing all it can to stem the flow of illegal drugs across its borders.

4.   Congress requires that the administration certify each year whether crucial nations are cooperating with the United States in efforts to stop the flow of illegal drugs.

5.   Even if the law is extended, the administration must certify that the Palestinians are doing all they can to fight terrorism.

6.   In December the Clinton administration certified to Congress that China is reining in its sales of technology that can be used in nuclear weaponry.

7.   The administration must certify each year that nations receiving U.S. drug aid are fully cooperating or they can face economic sanctions.

8.   The Clinton administration this year certified Mexico as cooperating in the war on drugs, averting sanctions that officials feared could have hurt the Mexican economy.

9.   The Clinton administration this year certified Mexico as cooperating, averting sanctions that officials feared could have hurt the Mexican economy.

10.   The Clinton administration will certify next week that China is no longer helping other nations build a nuclear bomb, White House officials said Wednesday.