Assistant Secretary of State Crowley expressed hope that all sides in the political impasse will be able to reach an agreement soon.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

But the continuing political impasse has raised worries whether the constitution can be framed by next year.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

Mitchell,who has been trying for months to negotiate a solution to the Israeli, Palestinian impasse,is scheduled to arrive in the region next month for further talks.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

Paul Salem,who heads the Carnegie Center for Peace in the Middle East,argues that, despite the current impasse, it is a positive sign that Iraqi political adversaries are discussing their differences in parliament.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

One key to breaking the current impasse on climate and energy legislation, says the League's Gene Karpinski, will be if the public demands stronger leadership from members of Congress and from the White House.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25