THE NATION - News from April 21, 2009
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President Obama’s inaugural committee raised at least $53 million from donors for his swearing-in festivities. That’s about $11 million more than President George W. Bush raised for each of his two Inauguration Days.
Obama’s inaugural committee filed a report with the Federal Election Commission listing donors who gave $200 or more. Obama had already voluntarily disclosed his biggest donors on the inaugural committee’s website. The committee accepted donations of up to $50,000 from individuals.
Several Hollywood celebrities were among the top donors, including Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ron Howard and Robert Zemeckis.
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