A spokeswoman for Target did not respond to telephone calls.

"Please ask the local government about this," the spokeswoman responded.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Education did not respond to several telephone messages seeking comment.

A spokeswoman for the Park Service did not respond to messages seeking comment.

A spokeswoman for the agency did not respond to a reporter's questions about the Melrose gardens.

A spokeswoman for Best Buy did not respond to calls for comment.

The chief's spokeswoman responded to questions by saying only, "The case is open and ongoing."

A spokeswoman responded to critics of the decision by saying that "it needed to be shown to a wider public".

A spokeswoman for the central bank also did not respond to questions about the matter.

A spokeswoman for Strong responded yesterday by pointing to a letter the company sent to investors last Friday.