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Prosecutors demand files of 3 House panels

The subpoenas step up a U.S. probe of earmarks in spending measures.

SOURCE: Richard B. Schmitt // Los Angeles Times

4 Jan 2007 // WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors in San Diego have subpoenaed documents from three House committees as part of an investigation into special-interest earmarks in spending bills.

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