Word: agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressional negotiators reached a compromise agreement Thursday on the line-item veto measure, ending a yearlong impasse. With the Republican nomination nearly wrapped up, Sen. Dole interevened to break the logjam and convince Senate negotiators to adopt the House version of the bill. "There is a great urgency on the part of Dole to get things done," says TIME's Karen Tumulty. "This is an item from the 'Contract with America' and it is very important for him to get it passed by the Senate and sent to the President." Republican Congressmen are more accepting of the measure...
...Kingdoms of God and Satan was clever and fun. However, another scene narrated in a stereotypical French accent was just downright irritating. When two actors impersonating Siskel and Ebert exclaim after Frenchie finishes, "That was the worst scene I've ever seen," one can't help but not in agreement. Of the more than a dozen parable skits performed, too many were difficult to follow, easily forgotten and bother-some interruptions of the more exciting rock songs...
...have allowed that company to gain a hefty market share in an imperfectly competitive industry once totally dominated by American firms. A U.S. retaliation in the form of subsidies for Boeing would counteract such gains and even drive the nations that subsidize Airbus to the bargaining table, where an agreement eliminating subsidies could be worked out. This would benefit both sides in comparison to a policy where both sides subsidize their domestic producers...
...United States renewed fears in Beijing that Taiwan was pushing for independence. TIME correspondent Jaime A. FlorCruz says China is particularly concerned with what it calls Taiwan's "ambition to spend money to earn a ticket to the United Nations." FlorCruz predicts the two sides can reach a peaceful agreement. "If Taiwan takes the initiative to resume talks on opening sea links to China, that could begin the thawing process."Clinton Heads To Egypt
...derail the peace process between Israel and Palestinians. "We must not let the terrorists in the Middle East have the victory they seek: the death of the very hope for peace," Clinton said Monday night. Clinton's trip is expected to be the first step toward an anti-terrorism agreement between the United States and Israel. Representatives from nearly 30 countries, including many Arab nations, will attend Wednesday's summit. The presence of Arab leaders signifies a dramatic change in Mideast relations since Israel and the PLO signed a peace agreement less that three years ago. "The 1993 deal...