House and Senate conferees must settle the $229.5 billion defense authorization bill.

House and Senate conferees are now trying to resolve the differences in the two budget proposals.

House and Senate conferees resumed negotiations this week on the final shape of the bill.

House and Senate conferees would seek a compromise between the two versions.

House and Senate conferees will meet next week to reconcile their differences.

House and Senate conferees will have the last chance to amend the bill.

So far, groups of House and Senate conferees have been meeting, but without some important players.

House and Senate conferees must adopt, modify or kill the measure.

House and Senate conferees will now meet to resolve the differences.

House and Senate conferees reached their compromise two weeks ago.