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During his first nine months in office, President Obama has quietly rewarded scores of top Democratic donors with VIP access to the White House, private briefings with administration advisers and invitations to important speeches and town-hall meetings. |
EXCLUSIVE: Democratic donors rewarded with W.H. perks – Washington Times
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Steele demands investigation into alleged WH perks for top Dem donors |
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Republicans on Wednesday called for an investigation into allegations that President Barack Obama gave top donors special access to the White House. Quote:
RNC Chairman Michael Steele said that the White House had effectively become a “full-service resort” during Obama’s tenure, likening the alleged access to the benefits former President Bill Clinton had offered to some friends and top donors during his time in office. “The seriousness of this issue requires an immediate investigation looking into the degree and details of fundraising efforts between the White House and DNC, whether there was any quid pro quo offered to donors, and the names of White House officials who were involved in such activities,” Steele said Wednesday in a statement. |
“The White House should also immediately release the names of donors who have accessed these perks or received special briefings from administration officials,” Steele said. “Candidate Obama pledged to clean up the muddy waters of Washington, but President Obama has jumped in head first.”
