Despite all this, the Government has encouraged local officials to limit the practice of religion by some nontraditional groups.

The document encouraged public officials to use "all lawful means" to thwart the enforcement of the ruling.

He has encouraged top officials to move from Washington to the countries they are responsible for helping.

The goal, she said, was to encourage officials and merchants to make public buildings and private businesses more accessible to the disabled.

"We do encourage state and local elected officials to speak out on the issues," she said.

And he encouraged officials to wear national dress.

But much as the report encouraged officials, it also brought warnings that the best was probably over.

He encouraged city residents and officials to continue working with the police to bring an end to the violence plaguing some communities.

The bill also encourages federal and state officials to monitor special education closely and to withhold financing to schools if necessary.

"When I complained," she said, "they encouraged local officials to stop what they called my destabilizing acts."