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berniepdx420

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Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:53 PM Apr 2016

For Clintons, speech income shows how their wealth is intertwined with charity

Bill Clinton was paid at least $26 million in speaking fees by companies and organizations that are also major donors to the foundation he created after leaving the White House, according to a Washington Post analysis of public records and foundation data.

The amount, about one-quarter of Clinton’s overall speaking income between 2001 and 2013, demonstrates how closely intertwined Bill and Hillary Clinton’s charitable work has become with their growing personal wealth.

The Clintons’ relationships with major funders present an unusual political challenge for Hillary Rodham Clinton. Now that she has formally entered the presidential race, the family may face political pressure and some legal requirements to provide further details of their personal finances and those of the foundation, giving voters a clearer view of the global network of patrons that have supported the Clintons and their work over the past 15 years.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-clintons-speech-income-shows-how-their-wealth-is-intertwined-with-charity/2015/04/22/12709ec0-dc8d-11e4-a500-1c5bb1d8ff6a_story.html
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For Clintons, speech income shows how their wealth is intertwined with charity (Original Post) berniepdx420 Apr 2016 OP
I think it's great that they give it to charity griffi94 Apr 2016 #1
..... berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #2
Says it's a charity griffi94 Apr 2016 #3
LOL Bill and Hillary Clinton give to charitable organisation..The Clinton Foundation LOL insta8er Apr 2016 #5
I agree. But Sanders' supporters will criticize it. Hoyt Apr 2016 #4
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