1.   And a separate survey by the National Conference of State Legislatures says that at least one-fourth of the states are seriously considering tax cuts this year.

2.   Administration officials have said President Clinton would also be willing to consider tax cuts separately from the budget.

3.   Bundesbank officials have said they will continue to monitor the economy for signs of inflation before considering a cut in the repo rate.

4.   But, in keeping with his longstanding position, Clinton would consider such cuts only as part of broader efforts to overhaul health care.

5.   Charles Smulders, an analyst with Gartner Dataquest, said he would expect to see more job cuts considered at least until demand for personal computers improves.

6.   Coming as it does after Republicans have been criticized for even considering some cuts, it appears to signal a steeling of GOP will.

7.   Congress is considering huge cuts in farm subsidies, a radical shift in policy.

8.   Deeper repo cuts will fuel speculation the Bundesbank is considering another cut in the discount rate.

9.   Democrats by contrast want the tax cut considered along with broader questions about spending.

10.   Especially, drastic cuts should be considered for Okinawa, where too many troops are stationed for such a small island chain.