91.   And an administration official said it was unclear when the two diplomats would begin their new jobs.

92.   And an administration official said Senate majority leader Trent Lott has assured the White House of a vote.

93.   And Clinton administration officials said this non-election year could provide a climate to reduce the number of military outposts.

94.   An administration official also said a tentative agreement had been reached.

95.   An administration official asked him to knock off the Saddam-is-human line, and he agreed.

96.   An administration official declined to say after the meeting whether Clinton had addressed the matter of a Palestinian state with Arafat.

97.   An administration official denied that the decision was made for political reasons.

98.   An administration official dismissed that charge today.

99.   An administration official said that Washington remained unsure whether Kabila, the rebel leader, will embrace democracy.

100.   An administration official said the timing was important so that the Treasury could begin processing rebate checks.