Within the last two years, the government has pushed security initiatives in its technology policy, especially in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The report was optimistic about a number of what it called bottom-up security initiatives that had helped reduce violence in some parts of the country.

Officials of the Menem administration did not return telephone calls seeking information on the new security initiative, which is still being organized.

Mr. Libby had a role in virtually every national security initiative of the administration's first five years.

Republicans had hoped to use the month before the campaign break to emphasize their national security initiatives, but they have repeatedly run into trouble.

The security initiative will provide more weapon scanners, police officers and school safety coordinators.

The security initiative from the three companies, who are rivals in some markets, comes in response to the worries of corporate customers.

The new security initiatives will also involve an audit of the tote companies' security protocols.

This security initiative was an outcome of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

The Soviet drive to win support for its new security initiative comes after Moscow suffered what diplomats here see as a significant setback last week.