1.   And even the administration acknowledges the possibility of getting into a bidding war with anti-Aristide groups over legislative votes.

2.   From the beginning, the Clinton administration has acknowledged that the CIA is not sure if it can distinguish extremely low yield nuclear blasts from conventional explosions or earthquakes.

3.   His administration acknowledges a need for diligent follow-through.

4.   His announcement, however, marked the first time the Clinton administration has formally acknowledged any active consideration of inserting ground forces into Kosovo.

5.   In a reversal of the relatively upbeat expectations of previous visits to Moscow by Albright, the administration acknowledged the diminished influence the United States now holds over Russia.

6.   In recent months the administration has acknowledged that a few thousand troops would remain until March to oversee a gradual withdrawal.

7.   In such states, the federal government is supposed to enforce the law directly, but the Clinton administration acknowledges it was unprepared for this immense new responsibility.

8.   It became clear this week that the improper contacts between the Treasury and the White House were far more extensive than the administration had originally acknowledged.

9.   It was the first time the administration has acknowledged that the White House directly considered the matter or that Lindsey played a prominent role.

10.   Since February, the administration has acknowledged that there will be a budget surplus.