1.   Senate negotiators further narrowed their differences over the level of federal spending for anti-drug programs.

2.   In addition, negotiators have narrowed differences on the knotty issue of welfare reform.

3.   Though no final agreement has been reached, negotiators have narrowed their differences and believe a resolution can be reached soon.

4.   Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have narrowed the gaps, spurred by Ross who shuttled between Netanyahu and Arafat.

5.   On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott said congressional and White House negotiators have narrowed the gap on differences over spending levels and tax cuts in the budget.