11.   Experts in inner-city development praised the plan, saying the tax breaks would increase home ownership and create jobs.

12.   Former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney, who opposes an invasion, praised the plan.

13.   Groups representing large manufacturers praised the plan.

14.   He praised a plan to compensate farmers and ranchers for losses by wolves.

15.   Independent groups were quick to praise the plan.

16.   Investors praised the plan, though many details were lacking.

17.   Investors were quick to praise the plan, feeling that through exposure to the market management was stepping into their shoes, rather than on them.

18.   Others argue that since the developers are offering more money for restoration than the government would, the plan should be praised.

19.   One New York community activist praised the plan.

20.   President Clinton, who had directed an administration official to work out a deal between the Postal Service and transportation officials, praised the plan Wednesday.