Q: During a period of nearly a decade , Telemarketing Associates raised more than $ 7 million .

Telemarketing Associates , hired by VietNow , raised $ 7.1 million from 1987 to 1995 .

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A: yes
Q: The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC .

MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday .

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A: yes
Q: Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates were also scheduled to address the forum .

Seven of nine Democratic candidates for president also said they would participate in the conference Monday .

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yes