Inauguration Who is Funding IT

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Inauguration Fund Drive Draws Big Money

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ford Motor Co. (F), Time Warner Inc. (TWX) and Home Depot Inc. (HD) are among the big corporations donating funds for President Bush's reinauguration ceremonies, according to a list released Friday.

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Besides Ford, Time Warner and Home Depot, the big spenders include the National Association of Homebuilders, based in Washington; Hunt Consolidated Inc. of Dallas; UST Inc. (UST) of Greenwich, Conn.; and First Data Corp. (FDC) of Greenwood Village, Colo.

Marriott International Inc. (MAR), Marriott Vacation Club International and the Marriott-owned Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. each donated $250,000.

Sheldon G. Adelson and Dr. Miriam Ochshorn Adelson of Las Vegas each contributed the maximum amount. Sheldon Adelson is chairman of the board of Las Vegas Sands Inc., a hotel and gaming company.

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