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Deal Likely on Detainees but Not on Wiretapping

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate said it now appeared doubtful that bills covering the National Security Agency’s eavesdropping program could pass both houses and be reconciled before Congress adjourns this weekend, an outcome that would deny Republicans one of the main achievements they hoped to take into the election. “We would like to, but I think that might be a stretch,” said Representative John A. Boehner, the House majority leader, about getting a final agreement.

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