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Steele Slammed for $20K Speaking Fees

Predecessor in RNC post says his job 'is to give speeches'

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2009 7:44 AM CST

(Newser) – Michael Steele’s been lining his own pockets with speaking fees of up to $20,000, capitalizing on his RNC chairmanship in a way past chairmen haven’t—and those past chairmen don’t approve. “Holy mackerel, I never heard of a chairman of... Read full story »

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