But he said that "the decision is really with me" whether to seek a waiver.

You have a golden opportunity right now as states seek waivers.

Indeed, inspectors should visit all schools, not only those seeking waivers.

It is common practice among businessmen who become high officials in Government to seek such waivers.

Immigration officials then ask the traveler to seek a waiver.

She said the city would "continue to monitor this population closely and may consider seeking a waiver next year."

That period is normally 180 days, but insiders can seek a waiver.

Senior administration officials said the need to seek a waiver would not be a determining factor in the Mayor's decision.

Last month the state sought a waiver to allow the state and city to keep most of the $81 million.

But cities can seek a waiver to extend eligibility, and many have.