Firms tied to Obama make millions from health push

By SHARON THEIMER,Associated Press

It is profitable to work for Obama

President Barack Obama’s push for a national health care overhaul is providing a financial windfall in the election offseason to Democratic consulting firms that are closely connected to the president and two top advisers.

Coalitions of interest [...]

Obama campaign manager getting 7-figure book deal

 

By HILLEL ITALIE,AP

The Obama bucks begin to flow to his inner circle

Obama campaign manager David Plouffe has agreed to a seven-figure deal to write a book about last year’s presidential election.

“The Audacity to Win:The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama’s Historic Victory”will [...]