A spokesman for the arms control agency disputed the allegations in Mr. Helms's letter.

A spokesman for the Everglades Club disputed that, saying it had Jewish members.

A spokesman for the airline disputed the contention that it handed over sensitive personal data, like Social Security numbers and income levels.

A spokesman for the company disputed the allegations, saying the company was "making steady progress in improving its performance.

A spokesman for the Republican majority leader in the Senate did not dispute the Democrats' findings, but interpreted them differently.

A spokesman for the independent counsel's office disputed the assertion.

A spokesman for the American military in Afghanistan disputed the findings.

Mr. Blair's spokesman, who spoke in return for anonymity under civil service rules, disputed the letter's assumptions.

A spokesman for Golden Mark disputed the union's figures, saying that there were 31 workers, 29 of whom had been rehired.

A Department of Education spokesman disputed the group's statements, saying that only 3,000 uncertified teachers had been terminated in the last year.