11.   In his speech, Cardenas focused heavily on crime, describing how his administration was already reviewing patrol techniques and ways to upgrade the investigative powers of the police.

12.   In the United States, the Bush administration has been reviewing programs developed by the Clinton administration to crack down on money laundering.

13.   Justice Department Spokesman Carl Stern said the administration will review the case before deciding whether to pursue a high-court appeal.

14.   Lanny Davis, special White House counsel, said on Tuesday that the administration was reviewing the request.

15.   President Bill Clinton was briefed on the dispute shortly before he left office and the Bush administration is reviewing it, federal scientists and officials said.

16.   President Bush tried to clarify the flip-flop, saying his administration would review all military contacts and end those that were not beneficial.

17.   Still, it was unclear how aggressively the administration has been reviewing the matter.

18.   The administration is also reviewing Customs Service inspection procedures, especially those originally intended to speed the importation of legal farm and industrial goods from Mexico.

19.   The administration is reviewing the idea and is expected to make a decision soon.

20.   The administration now reviews applications to visit Cuba on a case-by-case basis, but for this visit only it would grant permission in blocks.