11.   This attention to so-called corporate welfare has enabled Clinton to discuss new initiatives well within the context of pay-as-you-go government along a credible road to a balanced budget.

12.   White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said the Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and national security adviser Condoleezza Rice had discussed the initiative with world leaders.

13.   Palestinians say Abdullah will not discuss his initiative unless Israel allows Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to attend the summit.

14.   A planned Friday meeting between Peres and Sharon to discuss the initiative was postponed to Saturday night.

15.   EU leaders were scheduled to meet United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to discuss peace initiatives before having dinner with Prodi.

16.   Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the first meeting to discuss this initiative will be held in Hong Kong this month.

17.   He discussed the initiative with Emirates Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

18.   He discussed the initiative during a Thursday trip to Saudi Arabia.

19.   His remarks came shortly before Papoulias discussed that initiative during an unscheduled meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati.

20.   Israel said Friday there was no point in discussing new initiatives as long as Mideast violence continued.