The administration contends that the deal is good for both the environment and the economy.

Therefore, the administration contends, no new legislation would be needed.

But the administration contends that the student group does not have authority to turn over the operation to a third party.

The administration contends it will not use food aid for political purposes.

The administration did not contend that Chinese producers had broken any rules.

The Administration contends that this would discourage foreign investment at a moment when the country most needs it.

The administration contends that free markets often provide the best solution to pollution.

President Bush's energy plan, to be released tomorrow, will focus on long-term solutions for problems that the administration contends have been long in the making.

The administration contends that, at most, consumers would see an increase of four cents a gallon.

His administration contends that such lots can fill the city's need for more lower- and middle-class housing.