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Fundraising Looms Large on Obama's Schedule

President spends more time chasing donations thanks to McCain-Feingold

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 26, 2009 11:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – In between massive federal bailouts and health reform, President Obama has spent a lot of time rustling up cash for Democrats this year, with tonight marking his 26th fundraiser. George W. Bush, by contrast, headlined only six fundraisers in his first year. But that was... Read full story »

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