1.   At a news conference Friday afternoon, Pataki was repeatedly asked whether, after an acrimonious legislative session, the agreements were really solid.

2.   At a news conference Friday afternoon, Pataki was asked whether, after an acrimonious legislative session, the agreements were solid.

3.   Barak is expected get through one more acrimonious session of the Knesset, or parliament, Wednesday before it adjourns for its regular three-month vacation.

4.   The fight broke out last Thursday after an acrimonious afternoon session had been adjourned.