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Recent Examples of political action committee
Last year’s referendum effort to change Idaho’s election laws, known as Proposition 1, raised more than $5.5 million, most of which came from out-of-state political action committees, according to data from the Secretary of State’s Office.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
The group’s political action committee poured millions into replacing more moderate Texas Republican politicians with social conservatives, generally by backing insurgents in primary races.
—Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Corporations and unions may establish a political action committee (PAC) for express advocacy or electioneering communications purposes.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
This time, prosecutors said, Centaur executive John Keeler, a former lawmaker, used Rogers to channel $25,000 in casino cash to a political action committee of the Marion County Republican Party.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
The group’s political action committee poured millions into replacing more moderate Texas Republican politicians with social conservatives, generally by backing insurgents in primary races.
—Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Corporations and unions may establish a political action committee (PAC) for express advocacy or electioneering communications purposes.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
This time, prosecutors said, Centaur executive John Keeler, a former lawmaker, used Rogers to channel $25,000 in casino cash to a political action committee of the Marion County Republican Party.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for political action committee
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Connecticut’s lawmakers have a vested interest in the success of Sikorsky, its workforce and suppliers, since it is based in their state and represents a significant part of its defense industry and economy.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2023
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Applying to become a charter school can take years and require the signoff of any number of gatekeepers, some of whom have a vested interest in limiting competition for existing providers.—
Mike McShane,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2023
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But her defense of the program could fire up a coalition of voters and interest groups essential to her re-election.—
Benjamin Oreskes,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The order has already been challenged in court by two federal workers’ unions and other interest groups, though no judge has yet issued any orders.—
James L. Perry,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
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California taxpayers will be watching to see if HSR’s special interest supporters try to repurpose other state funds to keep the high-speed rail project on life support.—
Jon Coupal,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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Musk has also taken a special interest in Germany, where Tesla has one of its gigafactories.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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