21.   Moreover, city officials wonder why federal payments could be given to Maryland to take over the District, but not to Washington.

22.   Now, who in Washington would help them push for democracy in Mexico and throughout the Caribbean, the officials wondered.

23.   Officials have been wondering what to do with that large stretch of tar.

24.   Privately, Salt Lake officials wonder whether their proximity to the Atlanta Olympics will again hinder their bid.

25.   Some American officials wondered wistfully whether Yavlinsky might in the end support a Yeltsin candidacy, by itself an indication of their quiet distress.

26.   Some officials wondered whether the comptroller could try to pay the legislators who have direct deposit.

27.   Some Indian and Pakistani officials wonder privately whether Musharraf actually controls the militant groups.

28.   Speculation has since followed Romney about his future plans, and some Utah officials wondered whether he would seek public office there.

29.   Team officials privately wondered if the NCAA Tournament was even reachable.

30.   The only network reaction Monday was a sigh, as officials wondered how this came to pass in their best city.