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Report: DNCC spent $724,000 on salaries

By Jim Morrill | E-mail | February 7, 2012

There was money for barbecue, a logo design and even a night at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

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'Halftime in America' ad stirs debate
Database: N.C. presidential contributions

Veteran event planner Mary Tribble returns for DNC

By Celeste Smith | E-mail | February 6, 2012

Mary Tribble is key matchmaker between hundreds of venue operators and business owners looking to cash in on thousand or so expected parties and receptions surrounding convention.

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Some DNC costs come out of Rogers' pocket

Jim Morrill | February 5, 2012

As co-chairman of the Charlotte host committee, Jim Rogers has a lot invested in making sure the Democratic convention is a success. And since July, he's invested even more.