61.   Lawmakers have said that this program is crucial for immigrants who do not qualify for federal assistance.

62.   Legal immigrants could be cut off, too -- not just from AFDC but from all federal assistance, including health care and food stamps.

63.   Low-income beneficiaries are already eligible for federal assistance in paying their basic Medicare premiums.

64.   Legal immigrants are now eligible for all federal assistance except welfare, Food Stamps or supplemental security income for their first three to five years in the country.

65.   Meanwhile, President Clinton declares a disaster in the region, making federal assistance available to stricken homes and businesses.

66.   Meanwhile, state officials, welcoming any increase in federal assistance, suggested that the seven might have left the state and perhaps the country.

67.   Meanwhile, President Clinton declares a disaster in the region, making federal assistance available to stricken communities.

68.   New Jersey braces for a future without federal assistance in beach protection.

69.   Nevertheless, the attorney general said he is optimistic about federal assistance.

70.   Nixon was providing a substantial increase in federal assistance for local governments.