21.   He also refused to enter talks with legislative leaders, saying he had finished his job when he unveiled his budget.

22.   He now demands that even if the IRA declares a new cease-fire, its members must start handing over their weapons before Sinn Fein can enter the talks.

23.   He entered the talks with little to lose, save for his dwindling hoard of time.

24.   HFS, which entered the talks last year, is probably at least two months away from announcing a purchase agreement, the person said.

25.   If Sinn Fein enters the talks, the Protestants, with Orange support, must decide whether to stay or walk out.

26.   If he enters talks with Beijing, experts said, he risks further disapproval in his party.

27.   If Trimble agrees to enter the talks, two parties are expected to join him, but two others have vowed to boycott the negotiations.

28.   In June, it announced it had entered talks to sell its stationery business to Newell.

29.   Italian Finance Minister Vicenzo Visco said today the government hopes to enter talks for the lira to re-enter as soon as possible.

30.   Neader said Sheffield no longer is seeking a lifetime contract from the Dodgers, and that he would only enter talks if the Dodgers initiated them.