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Meanwhile, a person familiar with the development said Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul and longtime donor to Republican candidates, made the contribution Friday to Winning Our Future, which is run by Gingrich allies. The person, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, said Mr. Adelson is expected to contribute to groups backing the Republican nominee, be it Mr. Gingrich or one of his rivals.

Both the film and the large contribution highlight the growing role that new “super” political action committees are playing this election. Just weeks ago, a Romney-leaning super PAC called Restore Our Future hammered Mr. Gingrich with $3 million in negative ads that largely contributed to his eroding support before the Iowa caucuses. Mr. Gingrich finished in fourth place.

Now, the tables have turned: Winning Our Future’s case marks the first time Mr. Gingrich and his allies have targeted Mr. Romney’s time at Bain. They have said Mr. Romney’s record is fair game, but up until now have restricted attacks to his time in government.

The film, called “When Mitt Romney Came To Town,” assails Mr. Romney for “reaping massive awards” for himself and his investors. Bain has been credited with turning around dozens of companies, including well-known brands like Domino’s Pizza, but its record has been criticized for slashing jobs in the process.

Rick Tyler, a former Gingrich aide who is now working for Winning Our Future, said the full video would be posted online “soon.” Some segments could be used in shorter TV ads, he said, although there were no immediate plans to run the full piece on television.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Perry likens campaign to last stand at Alamo

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is telling South Carolina crowds that his decision to stay in the White House race is like the last stand at the Alamo.

Mr. Perry told a crowd of nearly 300 at a packed burger joint that he’s not quitting on America or the campaign. He likened himself to the South Carolinians who rode to the Alamo to fight for Texas’ freedom even though they knew the fight would be lost.

Mr. Perry briefly re-evaluated his campaign after a disappointing loss in the Iowa caucuses last week and canceled events in South Carolina. But within a day he was putting up an ambitious schedule for the first-in-the-South primary.

Mr. Perry took swipes at front-runner Mitt Romney and the rest of his Republican rivals as Washington insiders.

NEW YORK

Senator warns FDA on painkiller dangers

ALBANY — A senator is warning that a new batch of super painkillers now under review could lead to violent robberies.

Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York is urging the Food and Drug Administration to take extra care as it considers approving the drugs. He worries they would be prized on the black market.

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