1.   But the administration projects steady declines after that, and a budget surplus five years from now.

2.   Clinton administration projects dire consequences.

3.   The administration projected gradual improvement in the fiscal outlook over the rest of the decade.

4.   The administration projects low inflation, low unemployment and continued economic growth throughout the seven-year plan.

5.   The administration projected gradual improvement in the fiscal outlook over the remainder of the decade.

6.   The Clinton administration now is projecting a small surplus next year.

7.   The reduction in caseloads is far greater than what the Clinton administration projected, said Primus, who oversaw those forecasts last year.

8.   He hinted that might result in smaller near-term budget surpluses than the Clinton administration projected earlier this week.

9.   However, the overall increase was sure to be challenged by military supporters in Congress because it represented essentially the same spending level as the Clinton administration had projected.