21.   Before now, Bruno and his Republican colleagues in the Senate have stood by the governor on almost every move through the budget negotiations.

22.   Bills on stopgap spending and debt limit extension have become routine measures to keep the government functioning during budget negotiations.

23.   Bonds rallied after Clinton canceled a trip to Japan to dedicate his time to resolving the deadlock on the budget negotiations.

24.   Bonds and the dollar slipped as enthusiasm about a breakthrough in budget negotiations waned.

25.   Bonds steadied as traders and investors awaited signs of progress in budget negotiations between the Clinton administration and congressional Republicans.

26.   Both men are anticipating new money from Washington, where budget negotiations are still stalled.

27.   Both sides say that, like last year, the issue will loom large in the budget negotiations.

28.   BOND YIELDS RISE AGAIN Long-term Treasury bonds fell in price, as investors fretted over the stalled budget negotiations and a large supply of new offerings coming to market.

29.   A look at how the Massachusetts delegation views the current budget negotiations and the prospects of getting furloughed employees back to work in the coming weeks.

30.   Against a backdrop of fresh economic data and on-again off-again budget negotiations, prices of Treasury securities rose Wednesday, especially in the long maturities.