61.   And that is what the negotiations have been about, Smith trying to get a large chunk of his paycheck returned to him.

62.   And if negotiations are successful, credit lines will come from American Express.

63.   And President Clinton has promised to veto the overall GOP budget bill, which means more negotiations will be required afterward.

64.   And the White House has indicated it will force Congress to stay in town until budget negotiations are complete.

65.   And one council member said privately that negotiations were under way to ease the chief out early with a severance package.

66.   Any negotiations will be long, rancorous and difficult.

67.   Apparently, what he wants to do is drag out the process and maximize his publicity, since there are no negotiations to conduct.

68.   As for the Rangers, Campbell said his contract negotiations were not without stress between himself and Neil Smith, his boss and longtime friend.

69.   As recently as Tuesday, officials on both sides believed that new peace negotiations were all but inevitable.

70.   As long as those continue, there can be no negotiations of any significance.