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Cravaack's Campaign Disputes Legal Bill

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A New Jersey law firm has filed a claim against U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack for unpaid legal services.

Jeff Neu, of J.C. Neu & Associates of Red Bank, N.J., says his firm is seeking reimbursement of legal services provided to Cravaack during his congressional campaign.

The Republican congressman reported a $32,250 claim from Neu to the Federal Elections Commission and characterized the bill as "disputed." Cravaack's campaign adviser, Ben Golnik, tells the Duluth News Tribune that it's an ongoing legal matter which they are working to resolve.

Neu says the case is in arbitration. No hearing has been scheduled before the New Jersey Arbitration Board.

Cravaack has served Minnesota's 8th congressional district since January after upsetting 18-term Democratic incumbent Jim Oberstar.

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