Lawmakers party with U2 tonight
Tonight’s U2 concert at FedEx field has attracted at least four congressional fundraisers–three of them for Republicans. (Click here to see the full list.)
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) is asking for contributions ranging from $1,000 (per individual) to $2,500 (two tix for a PAC host). His invitation provides a long list of his committee assignments, starting with the powerful Appropriations committee.
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) wants $2,500 per PAC, $1,000 per individual. His invitation also points out his committee assignments–and the fact that he is deputy whip.
Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) requests the most cash–$3,000 for one ticket or $5,000 for two.
And Rep. Melissa Bean (D-IL) is asking for between $1,000 and $2,500 for her leadership PAC, BEAN PAC. Her invitation points out that the congresswoman sits on the House Financial Services committee.
PARTYFINDER™ Hints
Beneficiary: congressional candidate, lawmaker, or entity which collects funds raised at party
Host: person who is hosting party-often, but not always, a registered federal lobbyist
Venue Name: where the party is
Entertainment Type: type of gathering, such as "breakfast," "ski trip," "bowling"
Other Lawmakers Mentioned: lawmakers mentioned on invitation who are used as a draw for the event
Sunlight's Party Time is a project to track parties for members of Congress or congressional candidates that happen all year round in Washington, D.C. and beyond. (read more)
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