1.   Atypically of Third World aid programs, most funding for Palestinian programs bypasses local authorities entirely and goes to projects managed by the donors themselves.

2.   He bypassed the authority of teachers, who reported him to Board of Education officials.

3.   But some settlers had disregarded this and bypassed the authorities when they received offers to redevelop their land.

4.   Despite fears among some that the offer may encourage people with information to bypass local authorities, military officers fighting the Abu Sayyaf welcomed it.

5.   Sen. Celestino White accused Housing Authority Director Conrad Francois of bypassing local authorities in ordering the rent hikes by going straight to Washington for approval.

6.   Some Arab governments and wealthy individuals have provided money directly to Palestinians, bypassing the authority.

7.   The U.S. government has said that in the future, all U.S. humanitarian aid to the Palestinians will bypass the authority and be channeled through local charities.

8.   Whatever happens, the administration already has announced that all U.S. humanitarian aid to the Palestinians will bypass the authority and be channeled through local charities.