He did not describe the real Bob Dole, but two aides provided a sampling.

But aides would not disclose the friend's identity and provided no further details.

The mayor's aides provided few details yesterday on where the money for the construction would come from or which taxes would be cut.

His aides did not provide an estimate of the program's cost.

The aides provided details of the search process on the condition that they not be identified.

Congressional aides provided additional information from the formal detailed request.

The committee did not announce the witness list, pending final approval of the Democrats' choices, but aides provided the names.

His aides now talk of a more realistic request for $158 million, and providing food for 300,000 people a month.

Nurse's aides provide 90 percent of the front-line care in nursing homes.

But even the most trusted aides provide information in a way that puts them and their positions in the best light.