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Recent Examples of political action committee
The 4,400-person town, which counts LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and other tech executives among its residents, faces deep-pocketed resistance from opponents to housing developments who’ve threatened lawsuits and launched political action committees.
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Patel donated $70,000 to DeSantis' gubernatorial campaigns and $175,000 to the pro-DeSantis political action committee Empower Parents PAC, the school newspaper reported.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
After endorsing Trump following the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk pledged to donate $45 million a month to America PAC, a pro-Trump political action committee.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Progressive lawmakers are demanding the incoming Democratic National Committee leader agree to significant reforms involving political action committee donations as a way to rekindle the Democratic Party’s favor among working-class voters after the 2024 election defeat.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Patel donated $70,000 to DeSantis' gubernatorial campaigns and $175,000 to the pro-DeSantis political action committee Empower Parents PAC, the school newspaper reported.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
After endorsing Trump following the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk pledged to donate $45 million a month to America PAC, a pro-Trump political action committee.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Progressive lawmakers are demanding the incoming Democratic National Committee leader agree to significant reforms involving political action committee donations as a way to rekindle the Democratic Party’s favor among working-class voters after the 2024 election defeat.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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On climate action, Trump’s approach promises to embolden interest groups within the global South that are dedicated to high-carbon industries and the extraction of fossil fuels.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Florida’s robust environmentalist streak has allowed interest groups to advance nonlethal management methods.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Dec. 2024
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Three energy companies were among the top 10 highest-spending special interest groups in the state, collectively spending over $2 million to advocate for their interests.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2025
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House Republicans are abdicating their responsibility to the American people and siding with billionaires and special interests.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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