21.   Rep. Dick Gephardt of Missouri, the Democratic leader, has already signaled his opposition to such a move, and a spokesman said his position has not changed.

22.   Saturday, Bruno asserted that his position had not changed.

23.   That position could change, however, due to pressure exerted by the insurance industry through its investment policies.

24.   That position has not changed.

25.   That position could change based on the settlement with DES, according to John MacDonald, communications director at the courts.

26.   The Israelis have refused to be bound by the earlier talks and Netanyahu gave no indication Thursday that his position had changed.

27.   Traveling around town surrounded by an entourage of security, Barry said his position has changed very little.

28.   What was different this time, though, was that his position had changed.

29.   Whose position changed?

30.   While the government position could change in modest ways over the next few days, officials said this fundamental plan was unlikely to be altered.