1.   An extension had been in the works since March, and discussions regarding details began this week.

2.   And discussions would always begin with the typical boasting about what type of services that medical system could provide.

3.   Assembly Democrats predicted that discussions would begin soon between key aides to Silver, Pataki and the Republican Senate majority leader, Joseph L. Bruno.

4.   A discussion began.

5.   After Sunday, the discussions will begin with how can we not afford to make the change?

6.   But ever since Wednesday, when The Wall Street Journal first reported that discussions had begun, analysts have been relatively skeptical that such a deal would happen.

7.   But expect discussions to begin soon.

8.   But even before the lively discussion began, the committee found itself at the center of controversy.

9.   But many of the people who attended the meetings said that the discussions began too late because officials had already decided to tear down the historic structures.

10.   But no substantive discussions have begun among the governor and the two men who control the New York Legislature.