City Hall Politics

Sen. Shaheen hits Chicago for May 5 fundraiser

By Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON–Sen. Jeanne Shaheen D-N.H. in a November battle with Scott Brown, the former GOP Massachusetts senator, hits Chicago on May 5 for a lunch fundraiser at the Tavern at the Park. It’s hosted by attorney George Zelcs.

The price points

$2,600 host

$1,000 sponsor

$ 500 individual

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