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Vicki Heyman left ObamCampaign Illinois Finance Co-Chair her husbBruce Presidential InauguratiMonday January 21 2013. | Lynn Sweet~Sun-Times

Vicki Heyman, left, Obama Campaign Illinois Finance Co-Chair and her husband Bruce at the Presidential Inauguration, Monday, January 21, 2013. | Lynn Sweet~Sun-Times

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Alan Solow, left, Obama Campaign National Co-Chair and his son, David at the Presidential Inauguration, Washington D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. | Lynn Sweet~Sun-Times

Sweet: Obama donors enjoy prime perks at inaugural festivities

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama would not be starting his second term if it were not for his major donors, and they were here en masse — to map strategy to advance Obama’s agenda and to take in some of the VIP perks, including a … Read More

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