The Administration is deeply divided on the issue, and today's report was seen as bolstering the position of those who are against citing Japan again.

Citing Japan under the "Super 301" provision of the tough 1988 trade law again would impede further progress, she added.

The critical issue in the debate had been whether to cite Japan under the Super 301 provision.

It cited Japan as an example of how "a national commitment and accessible health services" can sharply reduce infant mortality.

Pressure to cite Japan a second time now comes from the recording industry and manufacturers of semiconductors, auto parts and special metals.

The candidates cited Japan as a model for what should happen in the United States.

In one recent public opinion poll here, 33 percent of respondents cited Japan as the country they admired most.

She also cited Japan, "where it is difficult to find a woman executive of senior-level prominence."

He also cited Japan as having not contributed to science for several years despite undertaking scientific whaling.

She has cited the United States and Japan.