The budget stalemate, many people said, is merely indicative of far greater problems.

A 10-month budget stalemate became a constitutional crisis when he sued the Legislature.

Meanwhile, several measures that actually deserve to pass have been held up by the budget stalemate.

The abrasive relationship between the aides has been seen as contributing to the budget stalemate.

A. Well, that's entirely up to them whether we're in for the budget stalemate.

Many Democrats in Congress believe that the longer a budget stalemate goes on the better it is for them politically.

If the Assembly does not pass the spending bill, it could further inflame a budget stalemate that has already turned bitter and personal.

But officials said the work could be curtailed if the budget stalemate continues in Washington.

Explanations for the fall ranged from concerns over 1996 profits to the continued budget stalemate in Washington.

The budget stalemate has frustrated efforts to pass other legislation.