But Clinton did admit that as party leader, he bears responsibility for the Democrats' questionable fund-raising, now the subject of Justice Department and congressional investigations.

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Republicans say Clinton is pushing campaign-finance reform in an attempt to change the subject from the ongoing fund-raising controversy, which in recent weeks has focused on him, with Attorney General Janet Reno considering the need for an independent counsel.

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