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Obama rewards big bundlers with jobs, commissions, stimulus money, government contracts, and more

Obama administration has rewarded "bundlers" with jobs, appointments, government contracts

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michelle Obama":

"… ama. She put out a press release announcing a June 13 fundraiser featuring Michelle Obama in Los Angeles; ticket prices ran from $1,000 to $10,000, the latter “al …"

Obama, first lady, VP combine for 45 fundraisers since official campaign launch

By Aaron Mehta and Peter H. Stone

Obama, first lady and vice president use perks of presidency to enhance fundraising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michelle Obama":

"… d sometimes tripling the fundraisers in a single day for the president, as Michelle Obama and Biden became more important.“Certainly, the office of president prov …"

27 Obama bundlers have already topped $500,000

By Peter H. Stone and Aaron Mehta

Obama team raises stakes for its bundlers, seeking $700,000 over two years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michelle Obama":

"… for the Obama team. The president, vice president Joe Biden and first lady Michelle Obama headlined 45 fundraisers by June 30, the end of the second quarter.At the …"

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Politically-connected LightSquared pushes wireless Internet plan despite GPS concerns

By John Aloysius Farrell and Fred Schulte

New wireless Internet from politically connected LightSquared could jeopardize GPS

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michelle Obama":

"… rrived at the White House for an event set up earlier that day. First lady Michelle Obama and the couple’s two daughters were away in Colorado on a ski trip, and …"

Aggressive Romney spars with Obama in first debate

By FactCheck.Org

No more practice: Five weeks before Election Day, Obama and Romney debate for first time.