51.   Negotiators said most of these concerns have been addressed, so approval is likely.

52.   Negotiators said the agreement was still subject to working out several final details and stressed that the deal could still fall apart.

53.   Negotiators said the bill will probably repeal a requirement that links rent increases to increases in income, a rule that Republicans say discourages people from working.

54.   Negotiators said they were nearing a deal that could halt the violence.

55.   Negotiators said they would continue talks at least through Friday.

56.   Negotiators said it was possible that the bill would be completed and published in the next day or two.

57.   Negotiators said that the refundability matter and the size of the top rate were the most difficult issues to resolve.

58.   Negotiators said the bill was likely to leave the issue in the hands of local housing authorities.

59.   Negotiators said they spent hours in fierce debate over a proposal to ban from welfare for life anyone convicted of a felony drug charge in the future.

60.   Negotiators said they worked out the differences Sunday.