Another senior official said the Ortega decision would make it easier to push continued aid to the rebels through Congress.

France's movie lobby, for example, is already confident of continued aid.

She ruled out paying special compensations, but promised continued economic aid for Namibia which currently amounts to $14m a year.

Congress is moving to cut and place conditions on Bush Administration requests for continued covert military aid to the Afghan rebels.

The Senator said the report demonstrated the need for continued aid.

Passage of the legislation is part of Turkey's efforts to ensure continued financial aid from international lending agencies.

Officials at the medical center pointed out, though, that continued aid was needed, especially from the state.

He cited the issue of continued aid to the Nicaraguan contras.

With the added difficulties that have arisen from the Iran-contra scandal, prospects for continued aid are uncertain.

This image is essential to the Administration's case in Congress for continued aid to the rebels known as contras.