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Gingrich Group Raises $8.1M

By Drew Nelles, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT

(Newser) – Newt Gingrich’s political organization brought in a hefty $8.1 million in the first 6 months of the year, Politico reports. American Solutions for Winning the Future advances conservative issues by paying for Gingrich’s air travel, promoting his books, and distributing mail and... Read full story »

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