He continued to negotiate territorial matters with the Indians in this position.

Under labor law, the clubs have to negotiate new rosters and other related matters with the union.

For a moment the Cheyenne's broad face relaxed, and he looked at his two interrogators with the eyes of a man willing to negotiate difficult matters.

The parties will also negotiate sensitive matters like the handling of presidential nominations and whether the two parties will share subpoena powers for committee hearings.

Still, skillful trustees, and a seasoned director, can often negotiate such matters without causing people committed to an institution to resign.

Mr. Sheekey will be responsible for negotiating legislative matters with the City Council, which serves as the traditional check on the mayor.

"Because he needed someone who could negotiate delicate matters without getting too emotional," said Mr. Sylvester, happy to be back on safer ground again.

Rodin's objections to the union, she insists, are not economic at all, but academic - what if professors have to negotiate educational matters with labor representatives?

Two other members of the Texas delegation also tipped their hands after negotiating unrelated local-district matters with the White House.

Once set in motion this requires only the periodic visit to negotiate such matters as price changes.