1.   Dole made it clear he would continue to hammer the Clinton administration on alleged ethical lapses and present himself as an honest alternative.

2.   Nor did anyone mention the public scolding Monday by President Clinton for alleged ethical lapses that continued to mount even after Espy announced he was tendering his resignation.

3.   The alleged lapse of safety standards did not result in a cave-in or any injuries.

4.   USDA employee Brenda Taylor said she was not about to condemn Espy for his alleged ethical lapses.

5.   Senate Republican Leader Trent Lott fired a warning shot at Clinton early Wednesday, saying congressional probes into alleged White House ethical lapses would continue.