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Obama awarded Illinois grants to relative's group

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by carpro, Oct 6, 2008.

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  1. carpro

    carpro Well-Known Member
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    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081007/ap_on_el_pr/obama_legislative_grants

    Obama awarded Illinois grants to relative's group

    By CHRISTOPHER WILLS, Associated Press Writer



    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As a state senator, Democrat Barack Obama awarded $75,000 in government grants to a Chicago social service organization led by a rabbi who is also his wife's cousin, records show.
     
    #1 carpro, Oct 6, 2008
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    I'm sure he didn't know who it was at the time; just some guy he saw somewhere/sometime. Besides, the rabbi was his wife's cousin when Obama was just 5 years old, give him a break.:wavey:

    peace to you:praying:
     
    #2 canadyjd, Oct 9, 2008
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    You must have a copy of the Obama song book. You know the words pretty well... :laugh: :wavey:
     
    #3 LeBuick, Oct 9, 2008
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