German prosecutors are examining the board's approval of the boxclever deal.

Republicans, she said, can now contend that Congressional investigations are unneeded because an independent prosecutor is examining the case.

Mr. Walsh's prosecutors are still examining the role played by other State Department officials.

He also said an independent prosecutor should examine the Democratic Party's fund-raising.

But prosecutors are examining whether he illegally used some of the money for personal expenses and to buy real estate and boats.

In terms of section 11, the prosecutor examines (or questions) the witnesses.

The preliminary investigation, which can be extended 60 days more if necessary, will allow prosecutors to conduct interviews with witnesses and examine documents.

They said prosecutors were examining whether campaign officials tried to evade laws governing a candidate's use of aircraft provided by a supporter.

It was unclear if prosecutors were examining the firm's behavior in any Watson & Taylor settlements.

The prosecutors are examining whether antitrust law were violated by traders acting together to put a "squeeze" on the market, these sources said.