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White House Denies Giving Perks to Donors

HeadlineOct 29, 2009

And the White House is denying a report it’s rewarded top Democratic donors with special White House visits since President Obama’s inauguration. The Washington Times reported Wednesday major fundraisers were promised meetings with top officials in return for large donations ahead of 2010 midterm elections. The perks reportedly given donors included visiting the Oval Office, use of the White House bowling alley and movie screenings in the presidential mansion. On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs denied fundraisers have been given special treatment and said the Obama administration would soon release a full list of visitors to the White House.

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