1.   But the Senate stood firm for the package, creating an impasse with long speeches by Byrd citing the Bible, Roman history and congressional lore.

2.   The Assembly and Senate have two different bills, creating an impasse.

3.   Pique said the fixation on security matters at the expense of political initiatives has created an impasse.

4.   He said the fixation on security matters at the expense of political initiatives has created an impasse.

5.   Jayalalitha had reportedly demanded the BJP give her supporters cabinet posts, creating an impasse that plunged India into days of political uncertainty.

6.   Jayalalitha had reportedly demanded the BJP give her supporters get cabinet posts, creating an impasse that plunged India into days of political uncertainty.

7.   However, the Palestinian side appeared to pour cold water on the prospect of an imminent accord by accusing Israel of intransigence and creating an impasse in negotiations.

8.   Republican lawmakers scrapped scheduled budget talks at the White House with President Bill Clinton Wednesday, creating an impasse in negotiations to balance the budget in seven years.