21.   Over the years, he expertly maneuvered legislation through the often labyrinthine halls of Congress, and was gifted at brokering compromises between warring parties.

22.   Over the last several weeks, Sweeney has worked furiously to broker a compromise between GE and environmental groups pushing for the dredging.

23.   Over the years, he expertly maneuvered legislation through the labyrinthine halls of Congress, and was gifted at brokering compromises between warring parties.

24.   Some analysts have speculated the state officials may be trying to convince legislators to favor their position if Congress decides to broker a compromise.

25.   Sometimes the PUC brokers a compromise.

26.   So Democrats have a narrow window to broker any compromises this year before the presidential campaign season seizes all the political attention.

27.   The proposed legislation also appears to be an attempt to broker a compromise between congressional proposals and private financial companies.

28.   The White House dispatched Peck, of the Federal Public Buildings Service, to broker a compromise.

29.   Then, three weeks ago, Ms. Ness began trying to broker a compromise, and the plan agreed to Wednesday is based on her proposal.

30.   This year, he was instrumental in brokering a compromise to increase the minimum wage.