1.   As he spoke, negotiators were writing and rewriting compromise language for a possible agreement.

2.   Both houses of Congress must approve the compromise language, and the bill is expected to pass this week or next week.

3.   After weeks of prodding from House leaders, abortion foes yesterday accepted compromise language which should allow the bill to pass Congress.

4.   But even the compromise language may not stand.

5.   Compromise language was seen as likely.

6.   During the conference, compromise language was worked out to say that nations should have an obligation to enable people to find housing.

7.   Final votes by both bodies on compromise language that has been in negotiation since last June, may occur as early as Thursday.

8.   In a series of workshops with the state group, however, midwives are still trying to persuade doctors to accept the compromise language.

9.   In negotiations, state officials, the Midwifery Board and the Association of Texas Midwives agreed to compromise language that would continue to allow some VBACs.

10.   Massachusetts Gov. Weld was instrumental in drafting the compromise language during closed-door meetings of the chief executives Monday.