101.   Israeli and Syrian negotiators began intensive negotiations at a secluded resort in eastern Maryland in December, talks that have made slow progress.

102.   It was an offer made in a secret meeting weeks ago, before Mussina even began negotiations with the Yankees.

103.   It has already reached an agreement with Ford and DaimlerChrysler, and will begin negotiations with GM this week.

104.   It was reported Wednesday that Ashdown had already begun negotiations with Labor officials to form a strong coalition between the two parties.

105.   Jackson, who wants a one-year deal, has yet to begin formal negotiations with the club since signing on for another year last summer.

106.   Last summer, its chief executive, Vittorio Mincato, began negotiations toward a merger with Elf Aquitaine.

107.   Lawmakers begin negotiations tomorrow, and a new compromise policy could be reached by the end of March.

108.   KJ suggested that a new union could quickly emerge from decertification and immediately begin negotiations with the league.

109.   Lieberman said that at some point, Senate leaders might encourage Clinton and congressional leaders to begin negotiations to settle the case with some penalty short of removal.

110.   LIPA sent a letter to Lilco Chairman William Catacosinos, asking the company to begin negotiations.