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PROBLEM: When I became Comptroller General in November 1998, I committed GAO to helping the Congress address issues that will define the 21st century.

SOLUTION: In November 1998 I committed GAO to helping Congress address issues that will define the 21st century.

PROBLEM: However, to continue providing Healing Hearts, Changing Lives Elijah House is asking for a subscription payment of $J 5 per year to help offset publishing and mailing costs. If you would like to offer a gift beyond the suggested subscription, just fill in that amount below.

SOLUTION: Changing Lives Elijah House, to continue providing Healing Hearts, asks for a subscription of $15 a year to help with costs. You may offer a gift more than the subscription.

PROBLEM: The top nonlocal story at the Washington Post is the latest development in the Indonesian economic crisis--a rare and boosterish Suharto press conference in contrast to a further plunging stock market and food riots in outlying towns.

SOLUTION:
Per the Washington Post, the Suharto's boosterish press conference contrasts the plunging stock market and food riots occurring during this Indonesian economic crisis.