The former first lady owes US$12 million to vendors and lent herself US$1 million in June for a total loan to her campaign of about US$13.2 million. She suspended her campaign for the Democratic nomination on June 7.

Sen Clinton aides say she is giving priority to paying back money owed to small vendors.

Sen Clinton ended her campaign with more than US$23 million designated for the general election. She is asking donors whether she can convert that money to the campaign account for her 2012 Senate re-election. -- AP