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Trump Aide with Russia Ties Offers to Talk to House Intelligence Panel

by Associated Press

   WASHINGTON --

   The Republican chairman of the House intelligence committee says former
   Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has volunteered to speak with the
   panel as part of its ongoing investigation into Russia's alleged
   interference in the 2016 election.

   Rep. Devin Nunes of California told reporters that Manafort's counsel
   contacted the committee Thursday to offer lawmakers the opportunity to
   interview him.
   Nunes said he does not know if the interview will take place in a
   public forum or behind closed doors.
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   The Associated Press reported this week that Manafort, before signing
   up with the Trump campaign, secretly worked for a Russian billionaire
   and wrote a proposal aimed at benefiting the government in Moscow.
   The House intelligence committee is investigating whether any ties
   exist between Trump associates and Russia.