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John Kerry's stated purpose for being in Philadelphia Thursday was to speak to delegates at the NAACP's annual convention. But the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee also managed to leave town with more than $500,000 in his pocket, largely courtesy of the city's trial lawyers, large firm lawyers and their clients.... Though event organizers played down the role of trial lawyers, they did say that more than half of the funds raised for the event -- an hour-long meet-and-greet session for contributors held at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday afternoon -- came from trial lawyers.

John Kerry and most of Illinois' top Democrats will be at a reception and dinner on April 8 at 6:00, entitled "Chicago to the Max!." Tickets are $1000 a plate for "silver" seating and $2000 a plate for "gold" seating. The reception will be at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker.

WASHINGTON - A Senate colleague was trying to close a loophole that allowed a major insurer to divert millions of federal dollars from the nation's most expensive construction project. John Kerry stepped in and blocked the legislation.

February 04, 2004 Who Would Osama Vote For Frank Salvato As I was listening to the continued positioning of the Democratic presidential candidates a thought came to mind that was rather disturbing. No, I am not talking about the fact an ineffectual Governor could have hoodwinked the people who normally would vote Green. Nor am I talking about the fact there is a candidate within the Democrat's ranks that might as well change his last name to Kennedy. I was listening to reports regarding timetables for the elections in Iraq and a question came to mind. When all is said...