1.   Unfortunately, however, the inquiry did little for public confidence in the independent judicial monitor.

2.   An independent monitor, picked by the cities and approved by the gun makers, would be appointed with authority to oversee the agreement.

3.   And in some places, even independent monitors said that the balloting, as far as they could tell, appeared orderly.

4.   Bathrooms are unlocked, the factory is breezy and clean, and employees can complain to a board of independent monitors if they feel abused.

5.   A key issue facing the White House task force on sweatshops is just how independent monitors should be when they inspect apparel factories at home and abroad.

6.   A nationally recognized expert on police brutality and racial profiling has recommended an independent monitor and sting operations to catch rogue New Jersey state troopers.

7.   But it made no mention of an independent monitor with subpoena powers, which the commission said was necessary to prevent future scandals.

8.   But the administration differed sharply with the independent monitors over state income tax revenue for next year.

9.   But the companies also acknowledge that they do not have independent monitors and do not believe they should have to determine the origin of their imported wood.

10.   Earlier today, Kenner said an independent monitor might be needed to maker sure that Sears repays its customers in timely manner.