51.   Both sides will claim victory.

52.   A compromise on economic growth assumptions could give both Gingrich and Clinton a way to claim victory, said Tom Gallagher, political economist at Lehman Brothers in Washington.

53.   A deal will probably hang on wording that would allow both sides a dignified way to claim victory.

54.   A compromise remains a distinct possibility, allowing both sides to claim partial victory.

55.   A lawyer for the PRI union, Francisco Maldonado, fueled fears of official manipulation by claiming victory in an interview after the vote.

56.   A misdemeanor plea, if one is struck, would let both sides claim victory while providing a potentially important evidentiary step as the prosecutors build their case.

57.   A lawyer for Kanjilal claimed victory, while a spokesman for Merrill said the firm was glad to have the dispute ended.

58.   A month ago, the Justice Department claimed victory in the case.

59.   A ruling a few weeks ago left both sides claiming victory.

60.   Administration officials said this approach would allow both sides to claim a victory.