Last week, I noted the unease between the Obama administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “Is the White House at War with the U.S. Chamber.”

The Politico reports today the White House’s attempts to undermine America’s largest business organization may have backfired. U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue said the attacks have helped the organization raise more money from sympathetic members.

In the Politico interview, Donohue insists the association will “exceed its fundraising for last year by more than $10 million, and the timing of the White House attack could further pad the Chamber’s war chest.”

At the Sioux City Convention Center this afternoon, Gov. Chet Culver spoke to about 250 local business leaders.

The Democratic governor pitched his $170 million plan to jump-start the state’s economy and modernize public and private infrastructure, and also addressed the tough budget problems facing the state.

A day earlier, Culver released his 2010 budget, which calls for about $400 million in additional spending cuts.

To listen to Culver’s address today, click play below.

 

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