The Padocan Sun 3A Apc.1 26. 2000 GOP gala starring Bush to attract $18 million iocbdes: Wayne LaPverre, executive rice presided of te National Rifle Association, which opposes gun control legislation now before Congress. I Cigarette maier Philip Morris, wtuch opposes efforts to allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate nicotine. Carl Lindner, whose Chiquita bananas have been at the center of a trade dispute between the United States and the European Union. US West, which is seeking federal approval to transmit data over long distance lines.
AUT, which is trying to block that request. Brenda Becker, a lobbyist and political action committee director for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a deputy chairman for the gala. She raised or contributed at least 145,000. The giant health insurance association opposes pending legislation to allow patients to sue their health plans. The Democratic National Committee is trying to muster a financial answer.
It has scheduled its own fund-raising bash next month that will trade tuxedos and gowns for blue jeans and barbecue at a Washington arena. Organizers expect to raise at least $7 million and hope to exceed that figure. That same night. May 24, congressional Republicans expect to raise million from a fund-raising dinner of their own, to be divided between the House and Senate GOP. "They are committed, they are working hard," Gore warned te presumptive presidential nomine and GOP lawmakers.
In all, 38 companies or individuals raised or donated at least a quarter million dollars for the Republican National Committee extravaganza, and an additional 16 shelled out at least $100,000, according to a donor list obtained by The Associated Press. The previous record for a political party in a single night was $14 million last year when Bush's father, the former president, headlined the same gala. "It's a real strong statement about Governor Bush and how he's exciting people all over the country," party chairman Jim Nicholson said. "People are willing not only to talk the talk but walk the walk." contributors at a 1750,000 DNC (timer in Boston on Tuesday. "They're going to throw everything including the kitchen sink into this and they've got blood in their eyes." Both dinners planned for May 24 pale in comparison to the RNC event being held at a National Guard Armory.
Donors there will dine with Bush and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Dennis Hastert, leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress. The quarter-million-dollar club Subscription rates All subscriptions payable in advance. Home delivery 7 days a week: Seniors, some things are www sunsix com not better I The Paducah Sun is published daily by Parian Media Group. Incorporated at 406 Kenbcky Avenue. Paducah.
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By JoftatiMfl D. Salattt Associatea Press WASHINGTON George W. Bush's first fund-raising effort for the Republican Party will collect a record $18 million at a black-tie gala boasting a guest list that reads like a Who's Who of interests with business before the government. the National Rifle Association and tobacco giant Philip Morris are just a few of the companies and groups that will have officials attending a private reception and then dining tonight with Northup critic Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Democrat Ched Jennings dropped his congressional campaign Tuesday, giving his chief rival virtually a clear shot at Republican U.S.
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