The Bush administration yesterday condemned Nicaragua's renunciation of the cease-fire with the contra rebels as "an affront to the hemisphere," but it sought to avoid possible pressure from Republican conservatives to seek renewed military aid for the contras. -
Ortega Suspends Cease-Fire Says U.S. Caused Rebel Attacks
The Bush administration yesterday condemned Nicaragua's renunciation of the cease-fire with the contra rebels as "an affront to the hemisphere," but it sought to avoid possible pressure from Republican conservatives to seek renewed military aid for the contras.-
By John M. Goshko and Ann Devroy