[quote]Donor Was Promised Ambassadorship
By SHARON THEIMER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - A big Republican donor goes to his governor and senator, saying he was told by President Bush's chief `fund-raiser` he'd be getting a plum ambassadorial appointment but it wasn't delivered. The senator takes his case right to the top of the White House.
Nothing happens for two years.
The donor then helps stage a `fund-raiser` for Bush. A week later, the donor lands an appointment as the chairman of the federal board overseeing billions of dollars of student loans.
The aggressive job campaign of businessman Duane Acklie — detailed in the Nebraska gubernatorial files of new Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns — provides a rare window into donors, their access and their rewards.
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