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Deal in Document Flap Reported Near

From Times Staff and Wire Reports

The White House and House Republicans are close to an amicable resolution of a bitter dispute over documents subpoenaed in a House investigation of Democratic campaign financing, said the committee chairman involved. Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) said on “Fox News Sunday” that once the dispute is resolved, his Government Reform and Oversight Committee will drop its threat of a contempt citation against White House officials. He said the accommodation followed seven hours of negotiations last week with White House counsel Charles Ruff.

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