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RedHot25 · 07-25-2007, 01:19 PM

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...725?hub=Canada

Senior political staff in the Harper government say they are "not impressed" with a request from the Prime Minister's Office to donate $1,000 to the Conservative party, according to a report.

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While the donations are not an order, the official told the newspaper that many government workers are concerned they may lose their jobs if they don't fork over.

The official told The Globe that three or four executives in each minister's office are targeted for the contributions. These executives include senior political staff such as chiefs of staff, communications directors, senior policy advisers and directors of parliamentary affairs.

07-25-2007, 01:19 PM	#1
RedHot25 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere Exp:	Senior Tories asked to donate $1,000: report http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...725?hub=Canada Senior political staff in the Harper government say they are "not impressed" with a request from the Prime Minister's Office to donate $1,000 to the Conservative party, according to a report. ... While the donations are not an order, the official told the newspaper that many government workers are concerned they may lose their jobs if they don't fork over. The official told The Globe that three or four executives in each minister's office are targeted for the contributions. These executives include senior political staff such as chiefs of staff, communications directors, senior policy advisers and directors of parliamentary affairs.