Until several months ago he had only a secretary; now five aides work under him.

There may be an additional 250,000 or more aides working in private homes.

He could not say exactly when the force would be fully operational, saying that aides were still working on the plans.

But it also reflects the fact that his 1996 aides are working for other candidates this year.

Some aides worked through the weekend to narrow the list of possibilities.

A young aide was working at a large, mahogany desk outside the library.

The aides also work in the junior high school.

But his aides were working behind the scenes to maximize the vice president's advantage.

Adjacent is the room where his aides worked at two tables, with several candles to provide light.

It was well into the 1960's before the typical House member had more than one aide working on issues, not casework.