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From: The Washington Times | June 12, 2009
President Obama elevated another big donor to a plum ambassadorship Thursday, nominating former Virginia Lt. Gov. Donald S. Beyer to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Switzerland. Mr. Beyer, a Democrat now best known locally for his Volvo dealership, was a key early backer of the Obama campaign when it appeared to be an underdog. The Democrat, an Alexandria resident, bundled more than $500,000 in donations from others for the Obama campaign, and also contributed the maximum allowed personally — $4,600. He also campaigned for Mr. Obama during both the primary and general election. Mr. Beyer served as lieutenant governor …
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