1.   Despite Canadian defensiveness about many things American, the election impasse south of the border is effecting the election here.

2.   Now, however, we should look to the future and to steps we can take to avoid a similar election impasses.

3.   This skepticism was the first casualty of the election impasse.

4.   Al Gore sought a vote recount before a Florida judge as both candidates awaited a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could untangle their election impasse.

5.   Al Gore sought a recount before a Florida judge as both candidates awaited a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could untangle their election impasse.

6.   Caribbean leaders met with Trinidadian officials Monday to help resolve an elections impasse that has kept Parliament from meeting, and in turn, stalled budget appropriations.

7.   Earlier Thursday, Republicans vented their frustration at the election impasse.

8.   Investors rattled by the prospect of a protracted presidential election impasse sent stocks plunging briefly Thursday.

9.   Meanwhile, Al Gore sought a recount before a Florida judge as both candidates awaited a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could untangle their election impasse.

10.   President Clinton, at a farewell summit in Asia, assured world leaders Wednesday that the United States is stable and unshaken by the election impasse at home.