The DOJ said it was watching for "possible criminal activities" and would "closely monitor the situation, maintain close liaison with the relevant law enforcement agencies, and take such action as may be necessary".
But a close ally, Representative Jim McCrery, Republican of Louisiana, said the Thomas bill would closely track President Bush's proposals and emphasize eliminating the dividend tax.
Further, Nokia said it would "closely assess the future of certain noncore assets".
But he said officials would "closely monitor students' progress" to determine whether to adjust the standard.
At a news conference this morning, President Bush said the administration would closely scrutinize the deal.
Mr. Lavrov said the Kremlin would closely examine the NATO requests.
Taiwanese general David Lo told Reuters that Taiwan would closely watch subsequent developments.
It also declared opposition to a national "limit-order book" that would closely link markets nationwide.
Dennis Kelly, the zoo director, said he would closely examine the exhibit to make sure an escape never happens again.
Eurozone finance ministers, however, warned they would closely monitor Spain's ability to stick to deficit targets and structural reforms.
It is far less clear that Mr. Gore would closely follow President Clinton's approach in choosing judges.
