COLUMBUS — Marc Dann hasn't quit yet.

That was the message from his office late Tuesday afternoon.

At 3:55 p.m., as a group of reporters and camera people stood gathered outside Dann's office on the 17th floor of the Rhodes Office Tower, a receptionist handed out a short statement that read, "In response to numerous media inquiries today, the office is issuing the following statement: "Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has not resigned and no further announcements are planned."

Senate Minority Leader Ray Miller, D-Columbus, said Dann's resignation appears imminent.

Miller said he spoke with Dann by phone Tuesday and said, "It appears he is very close to making that decision."

Miller said Dann wanted the emergency clause removed from legislation approved by the House Tuesday authorizing the Inspector General to investigate Dann's office. The inclusion of that clause allows the inspector general, Tom Charles, to begin work immediately.

The legislation passed the House with the clause intact. It is expected to be approved by the Senate on Wednesday.

Miller said Dann wanted the clause removed because he wants to put things in order "before he leaves."

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