51.   But State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said there are existing laws and administrative remedies to deal with those who divulge classified material.

52.   China rejected allegations Tuesday that it bolstered its nuclear arsenal by pilfering U.S. military secrets, saying Beijing has never stolen classified material from any foreign country.

53.   Congress voted Thursday to expand government authority to bring criminal charges against those disclosing classified materials.

54.   Committee members said that Deutch, in his appearance before the panel, apologized repeatedly for the mishandling of classified material.

55.   CIA computer security officials found that he had placed classified material on his unsecured home computers, a violation of agency rules.

56.   Currently, disclosure of classified material that does not directly harm national security is dealt with through administrative actions such as firing.

57.   Diplomatic couriers carry classified material throughout the network of U.S. diplomatic missions.

58.   During the news conference Saturday, Osborn declined to comment on whether efforts to destroy the classified material was successful.

59.   Even so, the room was used for a variety of meetings, including some during which classified material was discussed, Carpenter said.

60.   For the most part, Deutch used the classified material for a variety of writing projects, the officials said.