21.   Although federal officials heaped praise on Arvizu for his Justice Department award, the BIA report paints a far-from-glowing picture.

22.   Although federal officials are limited in what they can monitor, private agencies have been monitoring the movement for years.

23.   Although Guisolphe admitted that the company misled federal officials about the funding arrangement, he said none of the money actually went to the arms broker.

24.   Although the agency appears to be leaning toward adopting the new rules, federal officials caution that people should not rush to deactivate their air bags without good reason.

25.   Although the legislation is on hold, federal emergency officials already have enough money in the pipeline to help flood victims through midsummer.

26.   Although the Symington prosecutors are unwilling to reveal details, they seem like open books compared with other federal officials.

27.   Although they made it clear that prosecutors could ultimately seek the death penalty against Rudolph, federal officials issued a highly personal appeal for him to turn himself in.

28.   Although the land was zoned for agriculture, federal officials said it had never actually been farmed and was natural habitat for endangered species.

29.   An American Eagle commuter plane that made an emergency landing Tuesday nigh in a mix of rain and snow had a faulty de-icing system, a Federal official said.

30.   An unspecified Texas school may be targeted for attack by two people bent on retribution for the U.S. bombings in Afghanistan, state and federal officials said Wednesday.