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Larry Summers Aide Luring Veal Pen with Donor Cash at Common Purpose Meeting
campaignsilo.firedoglake.com - 10/6/2009
Larry Summers Aide Luring Veal Pen with Donor Cash at Common Purpose Meeting
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This email went out to those who attend the weekly Common Purpose meetings: From: Lisa Donner Date: 2009/9/25 Subject: Common Purpose Meeting Tuesday at 3:30: reminder and important note To: All A reminder of the Common Purpose meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, and ...
blogs.reuters.com - 10/5/2009
The good things about Larry Summers
— blogs.reuters.com — Yikes the Ryan Lizza piece on Larry Summers is long -- over 11,500 words. And even then... it manages to say absolutely nothing about some key issues, such as the $5.2 million he was paid by DE Shaw to work one day a week in 2008; neither does it talk ... (more) The good things about Larry Summers

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politico.com - 10/8/2009
West, disillusioned
— politico.com — Cornel West, a fervent Obama campaign support -- if well on the candidate's left -- goes after... Obama's choice of Larry Summers as a top adviser on the Tavis Smiley show tonight, according to a release from the show. “I think Brother Barack was just completely mesmerized by the ... (more) West, disillusioned

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politico.com - 10/7/2009
The purpose of 'Common Purpose'
— politico.com — Jane Hamsher yesterday posted an email offering a glimpse behind the scenes at the new constellation of... quasi-independent groups that exist to further the White House agenda. The email is to liberal groups who attend the low-profile " Common ... (more) The purpose of 'Common Purpose'
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Jane Hamsher: Larry Summers Aide To Lure Veal Pen With Donor $$ At Common Purpose Meeting
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The purpose of 'Common Purpose'
Ben Smith's Blog — ... Jane Hamsher yesterday posted an email offering a glimpse behind the scenes at the new constellation of quasi-independent groups that exist to further the White House agenda. ...

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