21.   But it has so far made little visible progress, amid some discord on setting down procedural groundwork but also logistical problems for members in meeting for in-depth discussions.

22.   But after two days of talks there was no sign of visible progress.

23.   But there had been no visible progress.

24.   But there has been no visible progress.

25.   The budget talks between White House and Republican negotiators, meanwhile, have stalled, marked by inflamed rhetoric but no visible progress in reaching an agreement.