This Week’s Fundraisers: sporting events and an escape from the cold
While members of Congress will return this week to Capitol Hill, they will also host fundraisers and travel to events across the nation to kickoff 2012 right.
Capitols vs. Penguins -Rep. Mark Critz, D-Pa. plans to raise cash on Wednesday at the NHL match-up between the Washington Capitols vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. To join Critz, tickets start at $1,500 for PACs and $1,000 for individuals.
Goose Hunt – This weekend, Rep. Collin Peterson’s, D-Minn., Valley PAC is scheduled to host a Goose Hunt Weekend in Eagle Lake, Texas. This is not the first time the Valley PAC has hosted a bird hunt weekend. According to Party Time records, the organization has had seven similar events.
Hittin’ the Slopes – Rep. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, will head to the Sun Valley Resort in Idaho for SkiFest weekend Jan.13-14. This has been an annual event for Crapo since 2009.
GOP head to the Sunshine State – Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is scheduled to be at the Annual Republican Majority Fund Weekend on Jan.13-14 in Palm Beach, Fla.
Tweet 0 CommentsFreddie Mac, Citi sponsored reception last week
Last Tuesday, in the midst of bailout madness on Capitol Hill, Reps. James E. Clyburn and Sen. Saxby Chambliss were listed as the “invited guests” at a reception benefiting The First Tee of Washington, DC sponsored by Citi, Freddie Mac, and other corporate sponsors.
Freddie Mac has already gotten a government bailout in the housing bill passed last summer. Citi just announced an agreement to purchase the troubled Wachovia Corp.
The First Tee is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing young people to golf, “primarily to serve those who have not had exposure to the game and its positive values.”
Considering how many congressional fundraising parties in D.C. involve golf, one wonders if the organization is preparing young folks in town for a career in lobbying.
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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
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