While the leaders negotiated an end to the conflict, the common soldiers began making a meal.

Traditionally, the Governor and the leader of each house negotiate the budget privately.

The North Korean leader does not negotiate because, in his world, he answers to no one.

In the past, the process was subject to long delays as the Governor and the two top legislative leaders negotiated behind closed doors.

But they clearly had rejected the agreement their leaders had negotiated.

The Pataki administration and legislative leaders are now negotiating their differences in the overall budget.

Among the final issues the leaders negotiated was a decision to review major changes in the state's sentencing laws after 10 years.

Especially one whose leader had reportedly negotiated an exclusive on trade rights with the natives.

"But we can do nothing unless we get the leaders to negotiate."

Until 1997, the Governor and legislative leaders negotiated the budget in secret meetings.