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News Roundup: Michelle Obama Is a Fundraising Giant

Good morning, Alley readers. Welcome back after last night's debate. Let's get to the headlines.

First lady Michelle Obama is a fundraising phenom for her husband, raising $17.5 million this year, The Hill reports.

House and Senate leaders are jetting across the country campaigning for down-ballot candidates, according to a survey of leadership schedules by Roll Call.

A record number of gay candidates are seeking seats in Congress, the AP reports.

Sen. John McCain is incensed at the president over recent guidance to defense contractors regarding the sequester, The Washington Times reports.

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