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President Barack Obama is asking his hard-core Democratic supporters for patience and trust as he tries to stave off criticism that his administration has been slow in fulfilling promises he made as a candidate.
President Barack Obama has named a prominent Democratic fundraiser from Sacramento as ambassador to the Republic of Hungary.
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he is committed to helping keep Democrats in governors' offices across the country and move their states forward, starting with changes to the health care system.
A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi's public charter school in Las Vegas.
Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy.
Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was sentenced Tuesday to more than 24 years in prison by a judge who accused him of funding his fraud by manipulating the political process in a way that "strikes at the very core of our democracy."
Filmmaker Michael Moore gave residents of his adopted Michigan community an early showing of his new documentary on Saturday and urged them to help overthrow an economic system he said was beyond redemption.
To hear ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tell it, his war with federal prosecutors now has a casualty.
In a Sept. 14 story about the death of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's chief fundraiser, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Christopher Kelly died on the day he was to report to prison. He was to report on Friday, Sept. 18, not Friday, Sept. 11.
The investigation into the death of the former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich intensified on Sunday as medical examiners completed an autopsy and detectives looked into whether drugs found in the trusted aide's vehicle might have factored into his death.
Police in a Chicago suburb say that a former fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich committed suicide.
Sen. Al Franken has canceled a fundraiser after learning that the host of the event served a year in prison for swindling some Minnesota residents.
President Barack Obama is taking heat from some gays and lesbians for not fulfilling campaign pledges. He's also taking their cash.
Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for hiding the use of his company's money to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and other expenses.
Lobbyists were banned from a fundraiser Thursday night where President Barack Obama raised $3 million for Democratic candidates, but that won't stop them from donating cash to the same political account.
Ben Sater was 10 when he realized that Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children never charged his family for the orthopedic treatment he'd been getting for several years.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Monday urged some 2,000 Republican party loyalists to stand up for GOP principles but to be inclusive as the party tries to retake the majority.
A Republican fundraiser has pleaded guilty to making illegal contributions to an unidentified political candidate.
President Barack Obama defended his Supreme Court pick and painted an upbeat vision of the economy Wednesday as he addressed major donors to the Democratic Party in Beverly Hills.
Longtime fundraiser Norman Hsu was convicted Tuesday of violating campaign finance laws in a case that became an embarrassment to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and other prominent Democrats he courted.
A television actress testified Wednesday about her real-life role in a campaign corruption scandal that has embarrassed some of the Democratic Party's biggest names.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he paid kickbacks in exchange for millions of dollars in inflated contracts for roofing work at O'Hare International Airport.
Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser has admitted he illegally used corporate funds to pay gambling debts and personal expenses.
Jailed political fundraiser Tony Rezko's sentencing for corruption was delayed indefinitely Tuesday, most likely adding to the legal problems of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
A federal judge on Tuesday set a Jan. 6 sentencing for political fundraiser Tony Rezko, who helped bankroll campaigns for Barack Obama and Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Sammy, the Painting DogStadelbacher has taught many of her dogs to paint, but Sammy was a real natural. "Far in advance of the first session, each dog had to know many commands -- to grab onto something, to hold onto another location, and to 'go paint,'" says Stadelbacher.
Adventure of the Week: Aid others' lungs by burning yoursThe door to the stairwell of Sacramento's tallest skyscraper, the Wells Fargo Center, swings open Nov. 14 for an event benefiting the American Lung Association.
Bruce Pearl, coach of Tennessee Volunteers, apologizes for joke he made at fundraiser - ESPNTennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has apologized for an off-the-cuff joke he made about a rural area of the state at a charity fundraiser Thursday, calling it "inappropriate."
U.S. charges Obama fund-raiser in $290 million fraudHassan Nemazee, a fund-raiser for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, has been indicted for defrauding Bank of America, HSBC and Citigroup Inc out of more than $290 million in loan proceeds, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday.
Coveted Ambassadorships Go To Obama Fundraisers by Michele Kelemen"The new ambassador to Japan is not an expert on the region, but rather a Silicon Valley lawyer and political fundraiser." Reported by Michele Kelemen, NPR (National Public Radio).
Bailin' PalinOrganizers of an Anchorage event that has been billing Sarah Palin for weeks as a star speaker were left scrambling Wednesday after learning that the former governor won't be there for tonight's event and claims to have never been asked.
Democrats Vow To Return Money From FinancierJust 11 months ago, Hassan Nemazee ranked as one of the Democratic Party's premier money men -- hosting a $28,500-a-head fundraiser in his luxurious home on New York's Upper East Side for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Bielema To Hold Football Class For Women If you're a woman and you just don't get football, University of Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema can help.
Busby's event was called 'loud Democratic rally'The political fundraiser forcibly broken up by sheriff's deputies last month was described as "a loud Democratic rally with loudspeakers" by someone calling 911, according to a preliminary police report.
Death Ride cycling race transforms Alpine County for a day each July MARKLEEVILLE – There are some flat stretches of land in Alpine County, but they aren't easy to find. Most of the county's 700 square miles are severely tilted. The streams and rivers run like they're scared of something.
Huge lobster roll to be colossal creationAs record-setting sandwiches go, the planned world's largest lobster roll will be a colossal crustacean creation.
Golfing for the Guard fundraiser set | The News-Review - NRtoday.comThis Memorial Day, Douglas County residents can enjoy a game of golf while supporting local soldiers and honoring those who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Successful first ice races in WhitesvilleWhen three groups came together to try to raise a little money and have a little fun this winter, they had no idea how much fun or successful it would be.
NYC cabbies to donate tips to orphan twinsNew York City taxi drivers are being asked to donate one day's tips to 13-year-old twins whose immigrant parents were killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Fundraiser Provides Fun for Disabled AdultsAn unusual sight Sunday at Westroads Mall as roughly six hundred people-- people on foot and in wheelchairs-- cruised past stores. It was all for a cause very near and dear to their hearts.
Girl Scouts Downsize Cookie Boxes Over CostsIt's always seemed a little too effortless to finish off a box of Girl Scout cookies, but if they are a little easier to dust off this year, it's not just in your head.
Cleared for take off (your clothes): Ryanair crew strip for charity calendarRyanair flight attendants like you've never seen them before are to pose in a charity calendar to raise money for the homeless. Organisers hope to raise over €10,000 for the Simon Community by the glamorous girls who took time out from their daily high-flying careers.
Obama Clarifies Joe Biden's RemarksObama today said that Biden was merely making the same point that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff made to Bloomberg News yesterday, that "any period of transition creates a greater vulnerability, meaning there's more likelihood of distractionYou have to be concerned …
Clinton Supporters Aid PalinGov. Sarah Palin met with a group of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's former supporters Tuesday evening at a special fund-raising reception organized for them on behalf of the Republican ticket.
Ill. governor: Convicted pal must tell truthIllinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is calling on Tony Rezko to tell the truth, the day after federal prosecutors indicated that the convicted fundraiser might be cooperating with them.
Kan. mayor apologizes for drag-blackface skitThe mayor of a Kansas town appeared in blackface as part of a drag-queen beauty contest but apologized after a meeting with NAACP officials.
Hooray for HollywoodI've never fully understood the right's penchant for Hollywood bashing. Americans seem to like the entertainment industry quite a bit, and voters who might be swayed by cheap shots at movie stars are probably already inclined to back Republicans anyway.
McCain Knocks Obama Over Hollywood Fundraiser -- But McCain Just Held One HimselfJohn McCain used an appearance before a blue-collar crowd near Youngstown, Ohio, to take a class-tinged shot at Barack Obama tonight. McCain apparently forgot to mention that he was handed out with his celebrity friends just last month. From August 25:
Barbra Streisand Headlines Fundraiser for ObamaDENVER -- How does Barack Obama lure wealthy donors to a big-money fundraiser in Hollywood? Bring in Barbra Streisand as the headline performer. The Oscar-winning singer and actress was to perform Tuesday night on Obama's behalf in Beverly Hills.
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