71.   The discussions will continue, a labor leader said.

72.   The governor has met with its officials, and discussions are continuing, he said.

73.   The struggling chain of home-improvement stores said the discussions are continuing and that the transaction could fall through or could be done for a lower price.

74.   The unions and the company met for formal talks in Washington on Tuesday morning, said people close to the negotiations, and sidebar discussions continued into the night.

75.   The unions and the company met for formal talks in Washington on Tuesday morning, said people close to the negotiations, and sidebar discussions continued throughout the day.

76.   The United Nations and the United States clearly want a European core to any such force, and discussions are continuing.

77.   Their discussions will continue Friday.

78.   There is still no agreement on the authorization bill, Dole said, and the Senate will delay action on other nominees while discussions continue.

79.   They noted discussions will continue through the week.

80.   Other officials said it was likely the discussions would continue Saturday.