61.   Treasury officials began testing new restrictions in New York City last August.

62.   Treasury officials declined to comment Monday.

63.   Treasury officials declined to comment Tuesday night on the negotiations.

64.   Treasury officials did not predict how much could be saved through the buyback program, in part because it depends on how the market reacts.

65.   Treasury officials expect most companies to dissolve the trusts and pay off their investors, although companies could leave the assets in the trusts.

66.   Treasury officials have argued that bonds due that far in the future are in essence stock.

67.   Treasury officials have attacked the proposed outside board for months.

68.   Treasury officials initially declined to commit to any new aid, those involved in the talks said.

69.   Treasury officials said on Sunday, after the amendment to the tax, that investors could now choose between options when purchasing stocks.

70.   Treasury officials said the effort has been extremely effective, drastically reducing the amount of money laundered in New York.