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Cavuto reports that donations are pouring in for the presidential library of former President George W. Bush. In 100 days, he's raised $100 million - an amount that former President Bill Clinton planned to raise in one year.

To feed their insatiable appetite for cash, the two parties’ House campaign committees are turning to their own members to fill their coffers. And as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has far outpaced its GOP rival in fundraising, so too have Democratic members given far more to the effort than their Republican counterparts. In total, Democrats have transferred $4.87 million from their campaign accounts to the DCCC, with 19 members forking over more than $100,000. By comparison, Republican members of Congress have given the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) just $477,000, with no member topping the six-figure mark. Both...

DES MOINES, Iowa – A mystery is unfolding in the world of college fundraising: During the past few weeks, at least nine universities have received gifts totaling more than $45 million, and the schools had to promise not to try to find out the giver's identity. One school went so far as to check with the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security just to make sure a $1.5 million gift didn't come from illegal sources.

New figures released on government contractors' political donationsFriday, April 3, 2009 BY CLAIRE HEININGER NorthJersey.com STATE HOUSE BUREAU Businesses that were paid $5.1 billion by state, local and county agencies last year donated $11.4 million to political candidates and fundraising committees, according to data released yesterday. The reports filed by 1,475 companies illustrate how money flows between government contractors and politicians running for office. The annual tally is part of reform legislation designed to shine a light on "pay to play," the controversial practice of trading political donations for government contracts. But that landscape could drastically change if the Legislature...

Widows from Arab Jabour smile as they sort through boxes of children’s clothes and toys during a humanitarian aid event hosted by the Iraqi Army in coordination with U.S. troops, March 13. Photo by Sgt. Daniel Nichols, 1st Armored Division Public Affairs. BAGHDAD — Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers delivered toys and cloths to more than 50 widows and their children in the village of Arab Jabour, March 13. Arab Jabour was once an al-Qaida in Iraq stronghold known for suicide bombers and roads heavily mined with improvised explosive devices; its farmlands once the badlands of insurgents.In the past year, violence...

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, March 19, 2009 – Servicemembers here may not be on the front lines, but their life-saving actions still make them heroes. A laboratory technician for the Army’s 440th Blood Support Detachment ensures all equipment is functioning properly as Army Sgt. Mark Poczobut donates blood platelets at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 19, 2009. Blood platelets donated at Bagram provide much of Afghanistan with the highly perishable blood component. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Derek L. Kuhn  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. With the assistance of the Army’s 440th Blood Support Detachment at the Craig Joint Theater...

BARACK Obama and New York senator Charles Schumer, leading the charge to recoup $US165million ($250million) in bonuses paid to employees of AIG, received nearly $US150,000 in campaign donations from the bailed-out US insurance giant. As the White House attempted to contain a furore that threatens to damage the President's standing, New York newspaper Newsday reported that AIG donated $US101,332 to the US President last year, second only to Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate banking committee, who received $US103,100. Senator Schumer, who proposed legislation yesterday that would claw the bonuses back through a special tax of almost 100per cent on...

(CNN) — As Congress grills AIG's chief executive Wednesday, here's a look at the top ten political recipients of AIG donations for the 2008 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The top ten recipients of AIG donations for the 2008 election cycle: Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Connecticut: $103,100 President Barack Obama: $101,332

anyone receive an email like this?Coleman donor? Heard of data leak?‏ From: Chris Steller (csteller@minnesotaindependent.com) You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk Sent: Wed 3/11/09 11:00 AM To: Chris Steller (csteller@minnesotaindependent.com) I am a reporter for the Minnesota Independent writing to you becauseyour email address appears on a databaseof donors to the Norm Coleman for Senate campaign that apparentlyleaked from the campaign website and has now been made publicanonymously. (See story here: http://is.gd/mSFk) 1. Are you indeed a donor to the Coleman campaign? If so, how much wasyour contribution(s) and when did you donate? That would help...

Bailout firms pay big to D.C.Members of Congress are reluctant to swear off campaign donations from rescue recipients. By Karen E. Crummy The Denver Post Posted: 03/08/2009 12:30:00 AM MST After the biggest federal bailouts in U.S. history, top Washington lawmakers are largely unwilling to say whether they will continue to accept campaign contributions from some of their biggest donors: political action committees and employees of institutions that received the money. Companies that collected bailout money — General Motors, Goldman Sachs, AIG, to name a few — contributed $37 million to federal campaigns last year, with 57 percent of that...

We have been called numerous times over the last week from the RNC and the state Republicans both asking us for money. We refuse to give them any more money until they turn around and 'get right.' The callers sure are persistent, though, and talk right through my 'no'! Anyone else coming up against this?

GOPAC has called night after night wanting money and only money. I've written GOP leaders and elected persons seeking leadership, they want to oppose Obambi, so they say. Nothing happens. Have you seen one shred of support from the GOP for a public initiative? Have you seen one shred of evidence the GOP is actually fighting this menace? NOTHING, nothing is what they are doing and just like Obambi...all they want is money!

One of Washington's time honored rituals is that when a donor turns out to be a sleaze ball, or even an alleged sleaze ball, beneficiaries distance themselves -typically by donating the amount received by their campaign committees to charity. The disgorging has begun when it comes to R. Allen Stanford, the Houston-based banker who - according to the SEC - ran a fraudulent $8 billion investment scheme out of his office on the Caribbean island Antigua. Sen. John McCain of Arizona was the first major recipient to step forward. An aide said this morning that he will donate his receipts...

Wagon Teamster is struck in route By Charles Edwards, February 10, 2009 Dear friends of Daotah; I just received a phone call from an East Coast Wagon Teamster, named Lauren, who let me know that at 11:27AM this morning, Mr. Bob Skelding ( http://www.wagonteamster.com") was struck by tanker truck while traveling through Scooba, Mississippi this afternoon on Highway 45. I contacted the local hospital emergency room to find out how Bob is doing, but am waiting for a call back. Initial reports are grim, as I was informed that all two of his Percheron horses were killed in the...

I had to post this somewhere Got a call from the Republican Party last night wanting money...boy....did he ever call the wrong person. I politely pointed out that until the republicans stop being such cry babies and do what they need to do, I will not contribute a penny. The caller kept on saying but this is when we need your support the most. I said...." and you got my support in the past, but until I see some sort of help or action to unseat the O, I WILL NOT GIVE A PENNY. and that they need to go...

Several Freepers have asked where they could send donations, cards and flowers to Mr. Don Yoon. After asking a reporter covering the story, I received this reply: angelica.martinez@uniontrib.com Dear Steven, Thanks for the feedback. The Korean United Methodist Church of San Diego is accepting donations on Mr. Yoon’s behalf. 3520 Mount Alfani Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111, Attention: Don Yoon 858-569-4069. Hope this helps. Best regards, Angelica The devastated man lost his wife, his two children and his mother-in-law when the empty F-18 crashed into his house; the pilot, who ejected, landed safely. Mr. Yoon bore the tragedy without blaming...

The results of our campaign so far have been disappointing, but first, let me quote John Smeaton, a board member of International Right to Life and director of Britain's Society for the Protection of Unborn Children. At the recent International Pro-Life Conference in Toronto the very first thing John felt compelled to state was, "A lot of us wouldn't be able to work so effectively if not for the extraordinarily good work of LifeSiteNews, which is the most widely read pro-life news service in the world." Editor John-Henry and I frequently hear similar comments from leaders and activists wherever we...

Ford, Chrysler and GM's contributions after 9/11 An interesting commentary...You might find this of interest: 'CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and Washington.

BESMAYA RANGE COMPLEX — A group of Iraqi Soldiers stepped up to help California residents victimized by recent wildfires raging throughout the state. Iraqi Army Col. Abbas Fadhil, Besmaya Range Complex commander, and his team of “Abbas’ Eagles” raised $500 for wildfire relief. “We want to send a message to the American president and the American people,” Abbas said. “We feel that we are a family — one body. When one part of the body suffers, the other parts suffer, too.” This is the fourth donation the Soldiers of Besmaya have sent to the American people recently. In September, they...

BESMAYA RANGE COMPLEX, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008 – A group of Iraqi soldiers stepped up to help California residents victimized by recent wildfires raging throughout the state. Iraqi army Col. Abbas Fadhil, Besmaya Range Complex commander, and his team of “Abbas’ Eagles” raised $500 for wildfire relief. “We want to send a message to the American president and the American people,” Abbas said. “We feel that we are a family — one body. When one part of the body suffers, the other parts suffer, too.” This is the fourth donation the soldiers of Besmaya have sent to the American people...