51.   California officials are seeking to meet the needs of various potential buyers to let the state realize lower net borrowing costs.

52.   Canadian companies denounce U.S. efforts to extend laws beyond its borders and government officials seek Mexican and European help in rebuffing the legislation.

53.   Central Bank officials also sought to boost the slumping market for Russian treasury bonds.

54.   California officials are seeking to meet the needs of various buyers to let the state realize lower borrowing costs.

55.   Chinese officials originally sought to keep news of the political message a secret in China, ordering the local media not to report on the issue.

56.   City officials sought to evacuate everyone from downtown who does not live there because of several major areas of concern.

57.   City officials sought to evacuate everyone from downtown who was not a resident because of several major areas of concern.

58.   City officials sought to play down the significance of the decision, saying they would appeal.

59.   Clinton administration officials also sought to assure committee members that a proposed anti-terrorism initiative by President Clinton would not trample on civil liberties.

60.   Chinese officials have sought to reassure executives that their operations are safe and that economic reform policies will continue.