1.   They pick through trash, poke through mail and tap into sophisticated computer databases in search of the elusive money trail.

2.   Already, Lazio has begun to follow the soft money trail.

3.   And authorities face a formidable task following a potentially complicated money trail from Pemex to the PRI.

4.   And this is important because the money trail is one of the most sensitive and important elements of the whole narcotics trade.

5.   Another bunny hopping down the money trail is Charlie Rose, who was master of ceremonies last week for a Coca-Cola shareholders meeting.

6.   Attorney General Janet Reno and the career prosecutors in the Justice Department were reluctant to follow the money trail that led from Asia to the White House.

7.   Authorities had expected to uncover an active terrorist cell with a money trail leading from Tampa to Gaza City and the West Bank.

8.   Boyer finds a money trail of political contributions and favors.

9.   A money trail linking the Democrats with wealthy Indonesians raises questions about cash and power.

10.   But in many of those cases, the money trail originates abroad, and tracking and verifying information is complex and time consuming.