The agency is also negotiating to set up offices in China and Taiwan.

She also said the agency had negotiated for far too long over changes in drug labels.

While the agency had previously negotiated settlements in such cases, they were often not made public.

Each agency negotiates with the Japanese in isolation and tries to cut a deal on its own issues.

City officials have warned that thousands of layoffs or other severe service cuts might be needed, and agencies are now negotiating specific proposals.

The agency often negotiates lower penalties with companies in return for signs of better compliance.

At present, the agency negotiates restrictions on information with each country.

The company and the agency have been negotiating for two years over proper labeling.

The agency negotiated the deal that is to pay Mr. Letterman about $14 million a year for the next three years.

The agency is negotiating with a private developer on a mixed-use project, but talks have bogged down over environmental issues.