Trade mission briefings probe White House fund drive
Briefings for trade missions linked to fund raising are probed in a widening inquiry. Alexis Herman allegedly helped arrange White House briefings for U S business executives on Commerce Department trade missions, though a White House spokesman denies involvement. The Los Angeles Times reports a 350000 name White House database was used to aid DNC fundraising, with cautions about disclosure limits under law.
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Questions on White House fund raising and access
Questions arise over fundraising in Clinton and Bush eras as major contributors gained access to officials. Examples include Pauline Kanchanalak giving 85000 on June 18, 1996, and debates over whether contributions influenced policy or trade missions. A separate deposition cites briefings arranged for businesses on trade missions, with officials denying improper influence.
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Voting rights suit as felons and race shape disenfranchisement
A study finds 15 percent of black males cannot vote with felons widely disenfranchised by law. The article traces history from post Civil War restrictions to modern policies, noting prison growth and calls by civil libertarians and Rep. Conyers for a national policy. It cites Mississippi hurdles and advocacy groups CURE and The Sentencing Project.
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