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Recent Examples of political action committee
Most of the money from Musk, one of the world's richest people, went to America PAC, a political action committee affiliated with the Tesla and SpaceX owner.
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
In addition to a private fundraising dinner in Aspen which raised $12 million, Phelan donated more than $1.8 million to Republican candidates, parties, and political action committees (PACs) for the 2024 election cycle, according to data released by the Federal Election Commission.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
According to the Federal Election Commission, super PACs, also known as independent expenditure-only political committees, are allowed to receive unrestricted contributions from entities such as individuals, corporations, labor unions, and other political action committees.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The vast majority of the money that funded the campaign came from businesses, law firms, labor unions, political action committees or other organizations, with under 10% of the total $2.35 million raised coming from individuals.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
In addition to a private fundraising dinner in Aspen which raised $12 million, Phelan donated more than $1.8 million to Republican candidates, parties, and political action committees (PACs) for the 2024 election cycle, according to data released by the Federal Election Commission.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
According to the Federal Election Commission, super PACs, also known as independent expenditure-only political committees, are allowed to receive unrestricted contributions from entities such as individuals, corporations, labor unions, and other political action committees.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The vast majority of the money that funded the campaign came from businesses, law firms, labor unions, political action committees or other organizations, with under 10% of the total $2.35 million raised coming from individuals.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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