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More Than $2M Raised for Libby's Defense
Supporters of Vice President Dick Cheney's indicted former chief of staff have raised more than $2 million since late last year for his legal defense in the CIA leak case.
Romney Raises Funds for Possible 2008 Bid
If you want to know how Republican Gov. Mitt Romney is raising money for a possible 2008 presidential bid, check out his itinerary.
Venture Capital Fundraising Rises in 1Q
Venture capitalists secured $6.53 billion for their future investments during the first quarter, putting the industry on pace to boost its fundraising efforts for the fourth consecutive year.
Charities Raise Money the Old-Fashioned Way
The firemen's benevolent association phones for a donation, but you have caller ID and don't pick up. It's public TV fundraising time, so you switch the channel or fast-forward through the appeals.
Members of Conn. Governor's Staff Fined
The State Elections Enforcement Commission fined 16 members of Gov. M. Jodi Rell's administration $500 each Wednesday for inviting subordinates to a fundraiser for the governor.
Terminal Cancer Patient Jane Tomlinson Begins Epic U.S. Bike Challenge
Source: BBC News
Terminal cancer sufferer and fundraiser Jane Tomlinson said she felt more fear than excitement ahead of her 4,200-mile charity bike ride across America.
Florida Bar Investigating Complaint Against Corporate Attorney: Shriners Part 4
Shriner Whistleblower Vernon Hill has called on the Florida Bar Association to take action against Shriners corporate attorney Jay Fleisher.
Democrats Closing Fundraising Gap With Republicans
Source: washingtonpost.com
Even RNC chairman Ken Mehlman says that the Internet has proved much more lucrative for Democratic candidates than it has for Republicans.
Help Me Get A Yaris
An aspiring blogger has decided to turn to the internet to help him with a dilemma: his car is dying and it would be financially tough to afford it on his own.
Angelides Attack Ad Points Back at Him
Source: latimes.com
A TV ad by state Treasurer Phil Angelides excoriates Controller Steve Westly for raising campaign cash from "a corrupt Chicago businessman" — yet Angelides apparently sought fundraising aid from the same man.
Pursuing a Career in the Non-Profit Sector-Turning a Passion for a Cause into a Job
We all want to change the world, but most of us are content doing it armchair-quarterback style with one hand on a cold one and the other one flicking the channel changer.
MLB & Gaming Come Together
Source: MMORPG.com
Major League Baseball and MMO Gaming come together in this fund-raising event for ALS.
John McCain - "Maverick" or "Politician?"
Source: New York Observer
It's always interesting when McCain has one of his "maverick moments." Pretty much any day now we'll undoubtedly see him hugging the president, embracing Falwell, and claiming on Meet The Press that he no longer believes that Limbaugh, Savage, and Dobbs help to "fuel the proble …
Fundraising via download: Sweet music to nonprofits
Source: go.reuters.com
When Amnesty International wanted to raise awareness about violence against women in Mexico, it turned to Jaguares, one of the country's most popular rock bands.
Democrats Beat Republicans in 2005 Fund-Raising on Wall Street
Source: bloomberg.com
Democrats outdid Republicans last year in attracting political donations from investment banks, brokerages and fund managers for the first time since 1994, helped by support from hedge funds and companies such as Merrill Lynch & Co.
Congress Avoids Lobbyists' Fundraising in U.S. Ethics Debate
Source: bloomberg.com
If this wasn't the saddest thing you ever read, it would certainly be the funniest...but it's like our politicians aren't aware of the absurdity of their own actions. Somebody given them a clue.
Judge criticizes FEC for allowing heavy soft money spending in '04 election
Source: boston.com
In a 34-page opinion, US District Judge Emmet G Sullivan said the FEC failed to give "a reasoned explanation" for its decision not to issues rules to require so-called "527" groups to register as federal political action committees and face the same strict fundraising, spending an
NRSC Fundraising Scheme Has Potential to Intimidate Elderly
Source: bluenc.com
NRSC survey intentionally disguised as tax documents.
Implications for Republican Fundaiser Scandal
Source: toledoblade.com
The indictment of Tom Noe last week on 53 felony charges has Statehouse power brokers asking lots of questions.
Bicyclist rides cross country to raise diabetes awareness
Source: newsargus.com
'Ernest "Sonny" Neupert is determined to ride diabetes into the ground... Billing his trip "Uncle Sonny's Bike-A-Thon to Battle Diabetes," he started out last April and expects to wind up back home in Paisley, Fla., in mid-February.'
USATODAY.com - The congressman & the hedge fund
Source: usatoday.com
Isn't this just more proof that ALL corporate political contributions should be banned? Only then will politicians be accountable to the people who elected them instead of their corporate "masters".
Eco-porn: Great Sex For A Good Cause
Source: sfgate.com
As if being on the lam from the Norwegian courts and getting the cold shoulder from environmental groups isn't enough, FFF's sudden success has swamped Leona and Tommy, who still operate the site themselves. They bear the brunt of not just most of the copulation on the site but also the billing, Web-page creation and other business elements.
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