"This is the framework that everyone has been talking about, " theaide said, and admitted, referring to the two parties' differences on the details on the revenue side.
The former aideadmitted during questioning by Edwards' attorney that he used campaign donations for his own benefit, including to fund construction of a home that included a pool and a theater.
Justice later said the appointees had failed to support Bush administration priorities such as immigration enforcement or the death penalty, but admitted one was removed so a former aide to White House political adviser Karl Rove could get the post.