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Democrats weasel their way round Obamas cash ban
[Iran Press TV Latest] Democrats have found a way round the strict cash ban that US President Barack Obama endorsed on lobbyists, a report says. Organizers introduced an "Issues Conference" for the morning-after the Democrats Lobbying fundraising dinner that cost USD 5,000 per-person. The invitations did not only specify the conference was only intended for lobbyists but that it was subject to personal contributions, Politico reported. An email obtained by Politico disclosed the details of the invitation sent to the Democrat lobbyists. "The Issues Conference is separate from the DSCC/DCCC events with President Obama." Obama refuses to attend fundraising events that lobbyist are allowed to contribute cash, so organizers will not be able to collect money at Thursday night's dinner being held at the Tony Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The president, however, would not be present at the conference, allowing the Democrats to dash in an estimated USD 3 million from the lobbyists. The Democrats that had rejected Republicans ways at their fundraising event are now using the same method, although Democrats say Obama has not lifted a finger in promoting the event. Posted by: Fred 2009-06-19 |
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