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Rachael Bouma calculated the cost of keeping rambunctious kindergartners under control at her son's school at exactly $227.
President Barack Obama raised millions of dollars Thursday for Democratic candidates in next year's elections, making a side trip to his hometown of Chicago after pushing for health care changes in Cleveland.
Hours after exercising a cherished presidential right Tuesday — naming a Supreme Court nominee — Barack Obama engaged in one of the office's grubbier traditions: raising money for an embattled lawmaker.
Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's attorneys sent a strong signal Tuesday that he has resumed his on-again, off-again cooperation with federal prosecutors in the criminal case against Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and another one-time adviser to the governor served notice that he intends to plead guilty to tax charges.
President-elect Barack Obama thanked his Illinois finance committee on Thursday night for helping him win the election, telling them it was not the end of their work but the beginning.
Alexander Heckler is working hard to dispel The Rift.
President Bush, in the second half of a Southwestern fundraising trip Friday, backed the candidacy of Republican Pete Olson, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Nick Lampson in Texas' 22nd congressional district.
President Bush raised money for Florida and North Carolina Republicans on Friday at private events held at upscale homes in Naples and Raleigh.
Republican John McCain reversed course Monday and allowed the media into three private fundraisers, including an event where he chided Democratic rival Barack Obama for his reluctance to agree to a series of joint town-hall meetings.
John McCain prides himself on being a remarkably transparent presidential candidate, with rolling news conferences on his "Straight Talk Express" campaign bus and an open-door policy when it comes to the media.
President Bush helped to raise more than $500,000 Wednesday night for Republicans running for the House — his fourth fundraiser this month as the election season heats up.
Democratic Donors Rewarded With White House PerksDuring his first nine months in office, President Obama has quietly rewarded scores of top Democratic donors with VIP access to the White House, private briefings with administration advisers and invitations to important speeches and town-hall meetings.
Obama Races for Cash When President Barack Obama swings into Miami Beach Monday night to raise money for Democratic congressional candidates, it will be the 26th fund-raiser of his maiden year in office, compared with the six appearances by his predecessor, George W.
Teacher Charged with Stealing Lunch Money from 3rd GraderA Cason Lane Academy teacher faces theft charges after confessing to stealing small amounts of cash from a student fundraiser as well as student lunch money, according to Murfreesboro Police.
How We Pay For Healthcare In This CountryThe Minnesota Independent points out something that most of us in the Midwest are familiar with. In this country, you better hope you have a group of friends who can help raise money for you. What if you don't. Reporter Chris Steller shares a blogpost from Minnesota.
Barack Obama fundraiser Louis Susman tipped to be US ambassador in LondonPresident Obama, having campaigned on a promise to end the culture of cronyism, seems poised to appoint one of his biggest campaign fundraisers as the next American ambassador in London.
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.
Rod Blagojevich Refuses to Back Down from StupiditySo, it looks like Rod Blagojevich is going ahead after all and attempting to fill Barack Obama's vacated senate seat from Illinois. But, rest assured that Blagojevich is a smart man and has learned from his incredibly dumb mistakes.
Eric Cantor: Friend of the little peopleOne of the more amusing story lines coming out of the elections is that the Republican Party, which previously had been committed to core beliefs like small government and protecting ordinary taxpayers, somehow lost its way in recent years and became beholden to special interest …
Neil Gaiman Hosts Reading of Sandman's Political BitsNeil Gaiman's epic comics series The Sandman is waking to a momentous 20th anniversary.
Shocker!!!! Biden serves up Obama Experience on Silver Platter for McCain.....will McCain use it?Mark my words," the Democratic vice presidential nominee warned at the second of his two Seattle fundraisers Sunday. "It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking.
McCain Knocks Obama Over Hollywood Fundraiser -- But McCain Just Held One HimselfNot only did McCain hold a Hollywood fundraiser 2 weeks ago, but just 12 hours before he gave this speech, he attended a fundraiser at a Miami Resort! What a crock!
Last year, to fill the long summer hiatus, I introduced the Lost in the Vines Prediction Contest.
Bill Clinton hints at end to wife's campaignFormer president Bill Clinton dropped a hint Monday that the end might be nigh for his wife Hillary's dogged campaign for the Democratic White House nomination, according to reports.
Politicians of All Stripes Join the Line for Bon Jovi He calls her "Mrs. C." And she calls on him to add a little celebrity gloss to her presidential campaign.
Hustling Endorsements: Kucinich Locks Crucial Porn EndorsementYes, that's right: Larry Flynt would like Dennis Kucinich to be our next President (and, by extension, for Elizabeth Kucinich to be our next First Lady).
Fundraisers Tap Those Who Can't Say No: Psychology of political givingWhen Michael A. Mingolelli pulled out his checkbook on June 25 and made a $500 pledge to Sen. John McCain, he was not thinking about the promise of a McCain White House.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with John Feal of the Fealgood Foundation.
Healthy Students Refuse to Sell Fundraising CandyAfter being told for over a year on how to eat healthy and to avoid fatty foods and candy, 19 students at their school took a stand and refused to sell sweets and salty snacks in order to raise funds for field trips.
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