71.   New polls suggest that Bush has closed the gap on both topics, however.

72.   On the issue of rookie salaries, the NHL and NHLPA are trying to bridge the gap on where the cap should be set.

73.   One network poll Wednesday showed Gore closing the gap on Bush, who was slightly ahead, while a tracking poll showed Bush gaining more ground.

74.   Second-place Carolina tries to narrow the gap on first-place Washington in the Southeast division.

75.   She is trying to close the gap on Annika Sorenstam in the race for Player of the Year honors, the money title and Vare Trophy for scoring average.

76.   Ross said agreement had been reached on civil affairs issues related to Hebron redeployment and that the parties had significantly narrowed the gaps on security issues.

77.   Ross said that agreement had been reached on civil affairs issues related to Hebron redeployment and that the parties had significantly narrowed the gaps on security issues.

78.   The Chiefs scored a consolation try through center Scott McLeod but never threatened to close the gap on the home side.

79.   The EU has recently claimed success after taking Tokyo to the WTO in disputes over high Japanese taxes on imported liquor and gaps on copyright protection on music recordings.

80.   The document cited gaps on security positions but did not indicate any on the nature of future relations, including an exchange of ambassadors and promoting trade and tourism.