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Joseph Tanfani

In late 2011, Bain Capital moved its headquarters to the John Hancock Tower in Boston, Massachusetts. Bain occupies 210,000 sq. ft. from the 36th to 43rd floors.

Secretive international investors helped start Bain Capital

Joseph Tanfani, Matea Gold, Melanie Mason Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Friday, July 20, 2012 - 10:32am

WASHINGTON - When Mitt Romney launched Bain Capital in 1984, he struggled at first to raise enough money for the untested venture. Old-money families like the Rothschilds turned down the young Boston consultant.

So he and his partners tapped an eclectic roster of investors, raising more than a third of their first $37-million investment fund from wealthy foreigners.

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Obama maintains fundraising edge over Romney

Joseph Tanfani, Melanie Mason Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:54pm

WASHINGTON -- Effectively clinching the Republican presidential nomination last month allowed Mitt Romney's campaign to marshal larger checks and chip into President Barack Obama's huge lead in the money chase heading into the general election.

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Gay political donors move to mainstream for Obama

Joseph Tanfani, Matea Gold, Melanie Mason Los Angeles Times

Last updated Monday, May 14, 2012 - 6:54am

WASHINGTON — In 1988, well-heeled gay activists went to Michael Dukakis’ presidential campaign with an offer to raise $1 million for his election effort.

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