1.   By the end of the month fighting was continuing in several parts of the country and a final compromise had yet to be agreed.

2.   Any final compromise must be acceptable to both parties.

3.   Approval would clear the way for a complex negotiation with the House on a final compromise on legislation that is a top priority for the Bush administration.

4.   Both Republican leaders and the White House have indicated that reduction of the overall tax cut might be part of the final compromise.

5.   A final compromise has yet to be struck.

6.   A final compromise could be worked out this week on a bill that would allow many restaurants to play music without having to pay licensing fees.

7.   A final compromise version must be ironed out with the Senate.

8.   After weeks of urging Arafat to stiffen his bargaining position on Hebron, Cairo switched gears at the last moment and contributed to the final compromise.

9.   Bruno and Silver have not budged from their positions and Pataki has been keeping mum on his, trying leave himself wiggle room for a final compromise.

10.   But both Israelis and Palestinians are afraid, indeed incapable, of taking a step toward a reasonable final compromise.