When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

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"… $483,000, 23% to Democrats), Nortel Networks ($329,000, 53% to Democrats), SBC Communications Inc., Southern Co., Texaco ($376,000, 25% to Democrats), and Waste Management I …"

"… rnor Gray Davis (D-Calif.), Michael Bolton and other entertainersSponsors: SBC Communications Inc. (primary sponsor); Cadiz Inc., Chevron, E. & J. Gallo Winery, George M …"

"… fornia Governor Gray Davis, Michael Bolton and other entertainersSponsors: SBC Communications Inc. (primary sponsor); Cadiz Inc., Chevron, E. & J. Gallo Winery, George M …"

"… menVote 2000 national chairwoman Irene Natividad.Sponsors: General Motors, SBC Communications Inc., AT&T, AHP Wyeth Ayerst, Sal Diaz-Verson, SallieMae, and Mitsubishi Mo …"