81.   The uncertainty over watershed rules had depressed business and real estate activity in the watersheds west of the Hudson River, several upstate negotiators said.

82.   The U.S. negotiator said no final agreement is expected during this round of talks.

83.   The U.S. trade negotiator said Washington was reviewing the matter.

84.   Too many operating restrictions on American banks, insurers and other financial companies are discouraging them from doing business in China, American negotiators have said.

85.   Tobacco industry negotiators say that when the settlement was negotiated, it was adjusted to provide the health care funds that the tax increase would provide.

86.   Tobacco industry negotiators say that when the settlement was negotiated, it was adjusted to provide the health-care funds that the tax increase would provide.

87.   Today, negotiators said that figure may be too low.

88.   U.S. negotiators said the trading credit plan was especially important because it gives business flexibility to cope with tightening environmental rules.

89.   U.S. negotiators say the mini-deal was the best they could do.

90.   U.S. negotiators say talks in Beijing have been easier than in Cairo partly because U.S. officials have reached out to the Vatican in an attempt to increase understanding.