Corporations OK, but Biden inaugural won't be fueled by oil and gas industry money

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The inaugural festivities will likely be fueled by millions from corporations and special interest groups, as well as individual contributions from wealthy supporters.

and Biden ahead of 2009's swearing in. Current law does not place restrictions on the size of donations.

Individual contribution limits were set $50,000, and the Obama inaugural team did not accept contributions from corporations, political action committees, registered lobbyists, non-U.S. citizens or registered foreign agents. Obama's team raised $43.7 million for the second inaugural in 2013, records show, but it loosened donation restrictions it had placed ahead of Obama's first term.

In addition to taking high-dollar donations from corporations and individuals, the inaugural planning team has set up a merchandise store where part of the proceeds from items like a pair of stemless wine glasses , a wooden coaster set or a shot glass —all emblazoned with the Biden-Harris inauguration logo—can help defray the costs of ushering Biden into office.

"This year's inauguration will look different amid the pandemic, but we will honor the American inaugural traditions and engage Americans across the country while keeping everybody healthy and safe," Tony Allen, the Delaware State University president who was chosen to lead the inauguration committee, said in a statement.

 

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Wgaf about them?

Theft cannot be successful because most Americans have seen their shamelessness.

Good

Oil and gas companies need to be held to account for what they have done

Not ever going to happen you clowns 🤡 🤡🤡riggedelection trump4moreyears

What's the difference? Corporate money is corporate money.

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