61.   On Monday, Palestinian negotiators said they were awaiting answers from the Israelis on three key questions before they would resume talks.

62.   Other negotiators said Abu Sayyaf was no longer demanding a Muslim homeland, but still wanted the ransom money.

63.   Other negotiators said the punitive damages issue as well as the value of a settlement package remained unresolved and could still delay or derail any settlement.

64.   State budget negotiators say he is likely to receive some of that money, but not all.

65.   Some negotiators say the satellite services issue could be dealt with later.

66.   TALKS ON BANKRUPTCY COMPROMISE BREAK DOWN Congressional negotiators said talks aimed at forging a compromise bill to overhaul the bankruptcy system had broken down.

67.   That has been one of the most ticklish points of the talks, the negotiators have said.

68.   The agreement on troop redeployment, a key step to reviving the long-stalled peace process, could occur before Christmas, negotiators said.

69.   The budget conference committee is close to agreement on the desegregation issue, negotiators said.

70.   The European Union negotiators said they will meet tonight and will focus on the U.S. change.