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GOP convention committee says it made its goal of raising $14 million
The host committee for next year's Republican National Convention reported Monday that it had reached its most recent financial goal. The goal was $14 million in cash and in-kind contributions.
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The host committee for next year's Republican National Convention reported Monday that it had reached its most recent financial goal. The goal was $14 million in cash and in-kind contributions.
"We're in good shape," said committee spokesman Jeff Larson.
The host committee must raise about $60 million in private donations to help cover costs connected with the convention Sept. 1-4, 2008, at St. Paul Xcel Center.
The money will be used for temporary construction, preparations for the thousands of news media personnel, bus transportation for delegates and promotion of the Twin Cities.
The committee has met all of its interim goals and faces another one in two months, Larson said.
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