31.   Bonds of Philip Morris and RJR fell on concern the companies could pay even more once a final agreement is hammered out.

32.   Both houses passed versions of the legislation in April, but Kennedy has blocked the appointment of Senate conferees to work out a final agreement between the different measures.

33.   Both sides reported that four issues were preventing them from reaching final agreement.

34.   Both sides agreed to base any final agreement on CBO estimates produced in consultation with the OMB.

35.   A final agreement between Serfin and Lincoln is expected by the end of September.

36.   A final agreement has not yet been reached.

37.   A final agreement was expected Monday.

38.   A final agreement would be reached no earlier than the end of March, the company said.

39.   A decision on the memorial has already been delayed for several months, and proponents are now hoping to reach a final agreement by the end of June.

40.   A February target to sign a final agreement came and went without the three sides coming close to reaching an accord.