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Published 1/26/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

OBAMA’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY.The New York Times front-pages how Team Obama is trying to integrate its supporters into the governing process.  Politico takes a look at the problems the Dem Party may have in raising money -- thanks to a recession and an Obama-run DNC that could siphon off 2010 money.  This is a fascinating story if it's true... A slew of Dem lobbyists are laundering themselves on Cap Hill as chiefs of staff to senators or House members in order to make themselves...( read more ) (link)

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