61.   Both sides say they are prepared to wait each other out for the rest of the season.

62.   Both sides say they expect billions of dollars in American aid for making a deal.

63.   Both sides say they have players ready to testify to their stance.

64.   Both sides say they want to keep the government open.

65.   Both sides say they will reluctantly bash heads to get their message across.

66.   Both sides would debate pretrial motions on Wednesday, but neither side would say Sunday what motions, if any, they plan to file.

67.   Both sides downplayed expectations for the meeting, and neither side said it was budging from its position.

68.   Both sides have said they expect a court challenge if the measure passes.

69.   Both sides have said they will take up the issue next month when they return from their holiday recess.

70.   Both sides said Friday that they would now resume litigation.