1.   Backer and Hutcherson said Missouri has struggled to obtain consensus for changing the specific statutes governing the account.

2.   Monetary authorities still face difficulty obtaining consensus among taxpayers and legislators about use of public funds to help banks.

3.   People across the globe reacted with fury as it was a time when the world was working towards obtaining a consensus for a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty.

4.   She said she worked to obtain a consensus but made clear that the United States would veto any loosening of sanctions.

5.   State mediators had earlier failed to obtain a consensus.

6.   State mediators have failed to obtain a consensus and the MTA has rejected the use of a federal mediator.

7.   Any decisions are likely to be taken by the OSCE presidency since it could be difficult to obtain a consensus in the council, which includes Albania.