But sources said the director's decision to stay away also reflected efforts not to create even more trouble.

Of those, 49,948 are in kindergarten, first and second grades, reflecting an effort to help children before they fall too far behind.

These developments reflect an effort by the administration to improve communications with the public.

The new budget request reflects an effort to address those weaknesses.

And in some cases, the unexpectedly high charges reflect efforts by phone companies to find profits where they can.

The review reflects an effort by the agency to restore its credibility.

In part it reflects the insurers' efforts to sort the healthy from the sick.

Instead, the decision appeared to reflect efforts by the Federal authorities to explore any possible lead in terrorism cases.

The tobacco policy also reflected an effort by the White House to deal again with the issue.

It reflects similar efforts in other states in this region and around the country.