61.   And the fact that both sides agreed to meet again on Friday was viewed by many as a more optimistic development than anyone could have expected only days ago.

62.   Another source said the two sides had agreed to some form of mediation with assistance from the board.

63.   AOL is still holding open the possibility of pursuing legal action against Microsoft, on antitrust grounds, if the two sides cannot otherwise agree, this person said.

64.   As a compromise, the two sides agreed last July to the experiment, with the opponents promising to reconsider a permanent cut this year.

65.   At least both sides agree that the fight is generally about reining in spending to save trillions of dollars.

66.   At the heart of the issue, all sides agree, is an ideological battle over whether the government or private sector can do a better job handling security.

67.   At that time, if all sides have agreed on the buyout numbers, he will be free to sign with any club.

68.   At this point in the public relations clash, the two sides cannot even agree on how old Davis is.

69.   At present, the two sides cannot even agree on what they might call a joint force.

70.   Bargainers on both sides had hoped the forecast would make it easier for the two sides to agree by reducing the size of cutbacks needed.