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To: Mephisto who wrote (3291)	3/13/2002 5:26:43 PM
From: Mr. Whist	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15516

Another obscenity from the Republican Party. This time it's trading public information about national security for money. By Gwyneth K. Shaw Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer March 13, 2002 WASHINGTON -- If you're ready to give $250 to the Republican Party, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is ready to offer you an up-close and personal briefing on America's war on terrorism. U.S. Rep. Porter Goss, R-Florida, will give the hourlong "national defense briefing" to an assembly of GOP donors Thursday -- an event, critics complain, akin to selling information about the Sept. 11 attacks and subsequent events to the highest bidder. As the House intelligence chief, the congressman from southwest Florida has achieved a new level of cachet. That makes him an ideal candidate to attract donors for the event, which will raise money for GOP congressional candidates across the country. Also on the bill are House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, who will give a speech to donors, and House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas, who will offer tips to small-business owners. Tickets for the workshop alone are $250, Republican Party officials said. However, the pitch for the event was targeted at bigger donors -- those who would be willing to pay $1,000 to join the "exclusive" Speaker's Circle.