Obama on the road to promote higher-ed, raise cash
By Ben Feller
Associated Press Writer / August 9, 2010
Associated Press Writer / August 9, 2010
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WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's late-summer dash for campaign cash is picking up with two high-dollar fundraisers in Texas for the Democratic Party.
His other business Monday will be a speech underscoring his commitment to higher education, although no new policy announcements are expected.
From Washington to New York City to Atlanta to Chicago, Obama has headlined events to raise millions of dollars in recent days for his party. The push comes as looming midterm congressional elections in November will determine whether his party can maintain its grip on power in the House and the Senate.
In Austin, Obama will raise money for the Democratic National Committee; in
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