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Published 12/5/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

That includes money from his campaign, the national convention, his transition and his upcoming inauguration. > As President-elect Barack Obama hosted a gala for some of his earliest and most loyal financial supporters Thursday evening, his aides released new information showing the magnitude of their feat: They raised nearly $1 billion for his campaign and other election-related efforts. (link)

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