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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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The transformation of political capital into literal market capitalization represents uncharted territory, even for a nation accustomed to the influence of wealthy interest groups.—
Alexandra Andhov,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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For added context, large interest groups like unions and corporations give millions in campaign donations, and the JB for Governor fund spent $7 million in the fall campaign push, much of it to lawmakers.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Despite being passed in the Senate, the act was ultimately blocked by special interest groups and concerns over public disclosure of the truth regarding UAP.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lawyers have said that an issue like detaching and creating a new district presents a special interest to the public, which mandates a more open and transparent process with the public.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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