Democrats say the talks have foundered on the issue of a cut in the capital gains tax.

But the talks have since foundered over negotiations on related transactions.

Over the weekend, the companies disagreed about why the talks had foundered.

The talks were productive, but foundered on the issue of the union shop.

Since then the talks have foundered on several points.

But the talks foundered over other issues, so no agreements were reached.

But the talks foundered on the financial plan for the project.

His talks with the Jets foundered on the issue of incentives.

The talks foundered over several fundamental issues, this official said.

But talks foundered this spring after the teams sought special financing from the state.