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AP: Donor Was Promised Ambassadorship
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| Contributor | Brandonius Maximus |
| Last Edited | Brandonius Maximus Feb 15, 2005 01:53pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Feb 15, 2005 12:00am |
| Description | By SHARON THEIMER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - A big Republican donor goes to his governor and senator, saying he was told by President Bush's chief fund-raiser he'd be getting a plum ambassadorial appointment but it wasn't delivered. The senator takes his case right to the top of the White House.
Nothing happens for two years.
The donor then helps stage a fund-raiser for Bush. A week later, the donor lands an appointment as the chairman of the federal board overseeing billions of dollars of student loans.
The aggressive job campaign of businessman Duane Acklie — detailed in the Nebraska gubernatorial files of new Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns — provides a rare window into donors, their access and their rewards.
And there's a twist.
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