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  U.S. May End Ban On Iraq Contracts
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Last EditedEddie  Jan 16, 2004 11:25am
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News DateFriday, January 16, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionBush administration officials are leaning toward reversing a ban on bidding by French, German and Russian companies for U.S.-financed contracts in postwar Iraq, administration aides said yesterday.

Officials said the decision on France, Germany and Russia was not final, and said no announcement is imminent.

Officials said national security adviser Condoleezza Rice had spoken by telephone with her French counterpart, Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, and pointed out that French companies are eligible to bid for prime contracts on non-construction services.
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