Obama’s rainmakers

By Caitlin Ginley

Traditionally, the practice of “bundling” — pooling together a large number of donations — is a common and often essential part of campaign

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"… ers online, but at least one name seems to be missing. Robert Blackwell, a Chicago entrepreneur who has known Obama since his days in the Illinois State Sena …"

Club 100: Over 100 Americans gave more than $100,000 to state political parties

By Robert Moore

WASHINGTON, November 21, 2002 — Political party organizations will never do business quite the same way again. ...

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"… poration, a multilingual and multinational communications company based in Chicago. Eychaner contributed to Democratic party committees in 11 states.26. Jorg …"

"… religious, medical, and cultural institutions, including the University of Chicago. Carroll Petrie is a New York resident, philanthropist and socialite. On t …"

Bundlers to the White House: Craig, Jarrett first in line

By Sarah Laskow

We already know that Obama’s transition staff is stacked with campaign donors and fundraisers. And despite the vaunted small-donor base deve

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"… ion of having played John McCain during debate prep. Jarrett is a force in Chicago politics and one of Obama’s longest-serving advisers. It’s w …"

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Cyber profits add up to secretive success story

By Nathaniel Heller

WASHINGTON, August 15, 2000 — The story of David Shaw and his company begins far from Wall Street and Washington, on the West Coast. Born in

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"… any begins far from Wall Street and Washington, on the West Coast. Born in Chicago and raised in California, Shaw attended Stanford and earned his Ph.D. in c …"

Bundler to bring party to the White House

By Andrew Green

News that Desiree Rogers, a Chicago businesswoman, has been named White House social secretary by the incoming Obama administration pinged o

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"… ear, you’d do well to be nice to her. …"

Global warming: Heated denials

By Lisa Chiu

Stand-up comedian Tim Slagle was on a roll. In a lunchtime routine tailored to 400 conference attendees, Slagle was killing ‘em with jokes a

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"… g debate.New leadershipOver the past few years, the Heartland Institute of Chicago has emerged as the lead organizer of global warming skepticism. Indeed, it …"

"… t the age of 26 by David Padden, owner of an investment securities firm in Chicago, to start Heartland.David Padden, a Chicago bond trader, is listed as a fo …"

"… investment securities firm in Chicago, to start Heartland.David Padden, a Chicago bond trader, is listed as a founding director in Heartland’s Articles of …"

"… nt on to reminisce about his time as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, where he majored in economics and joined the libertarian movement.Numerou …"

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The Bush 100

By Derrick Wetherell

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2002 — The average net worth of the individual members of the Bush cabinet, including the President and Vice Preside

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"… — is not a public tax-exempt organization, but a private foundation. The Chicago-based foundation was created in 1985, according to the Illinois Secretary …"

Broke state governments may owe $5.2 billion to big tobacco companies

Broke state governments may owe $5.2 billion to big tobacco companies

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"… Attorneys General.A hearing starting today before an arbitration panel in Chicago is the first step in determining whether the cigarette companies will rele …"

"… nt disputes for each following year.This week’s hearing takes place at a Chicago hotel, where representatives from states are expected to attend, as well a …"

The end of Lehman, part 3

By Ben Hallman

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, Michael Hudson wrote about how Lehman was a leader in turning what had been a backwater market for subprime

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"… ney’s office added that it viewed Lee as a “kook.” Inside repo 105 Repurchase agreements are common, but typically an entity must keep the underlying asset on its …"

Fed examiners too lenient with Midwest bank before collapse, report finds

By Julie Vorman

Federal Reserve examiners failed several times over five years to take tougher action with Midwest Bank and Trust Co. before it collapsed in

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"… ent at the end of that year. The eventual collapse of the bank in suburban Chicago cost the federal deposit insurance fund about $200.7 million.The inspector …"

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