The accord contained eleven articles and seven amendments (or annexes).

But the accord, which had been expected, contained no specific recommendations or pledges to further reduce oil production.

The accord also contained a provision for compensating victims of political violence.

If an international commercial accord contains binding "treaty" commitments, then a two-thirds vote of the Senate may be required.

The accord contains several work-rule changes that would increase productivity and save money.

Although the accord contained little goodwill within it, it had already begun to serve its purpose.

The accord contained loopholes that were quickly attacked by critics, including many hawks in Congress.

That three-year accord contained a 6 percent raise, a $1,000 cash payment and little in the way of productivity increases.

But Mr. Reagan did not give details of what the accord would contain.

This accord, like others negotiated by the Clinton administration, does not contain language to that effect.