In the days just before and after the contract was awarded, the Republican State Committee received several donations, totaling $100,000, from contributors linked to the owner of the company, Silverite Construction.

In the days just before and after the contract was awarded on May 30, 1997, records show, the Republican State Committee received donations from contributors linked to the company and its owner totaling $100,000.

In the days just before and after the contract was awarded, the Republican State Committee received several donations, totaling $100,000, from contributors linked to Silverite's owner, according to disclosure records.

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