"He was, but the Indians made a deal for him only a few hours before the Sept. 1 deadline."

The organization requested an extension of the comment period for the proposed rule, past the Sept. 8 deadline.

She said the companies must address the concerns quickly to allow enough time for a final ruling by the Sept. 11 deadline.

Earlier this month, negotiators missed a Sept. 1 deadline on the independence plan.

But election lawyers said they believed that the Sept. 1 deadline was rigid.

The asbestos inspection of the schools missed its Sept. 9 deadline because officials underestimated the obstacles.

Others are expected before the Sept. 15 deadline.

About 20 states are expected to submit sites by the Sept. 2 deadline.

They predicted that the House would be able to act on the legislation before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The most important question, they ask, is what happens after the Sept. 1 deadline for the force's departure?