Denver neglects fundraising duty for DNC, Dem committee charges Hick denies claim, says raising cash is 'highest priority'.(News)

From: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Date: May 13, 2008| Author: Chacon, Daniel J. | Copyright information

Byline: Daniel J. Chacon, Rocky Mountain News

The committee organizing the Democratic National Convention is accusing Denver of neglecting its fundraising responsibilities.

The Democratic National Convention Committee said Denver and the host committee may be spreading themselves too thin by simultaneously trying to raise millions of dollars for outside events to coincide with the convention.

But Mayor John Hickenlooper and the host committee said t...

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