political action committee

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Recent Examples of political action committee The political action committee, Safe Michigan Communities, failed to respond to a Free Press request to discuss the flyer's error. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 Coinbase has been an active lobbyist for the crypto industry this year, spending millions backing pro-crypto political action committees. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 Financial reports show that packaging magnate Richard Uihlein has contributed millions of dollars to the American Principles Project this year through a political action committee. Phoebe Petrovic, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024 Angelo was paid by a Democratic political action committee for the post, a fact that’s clearly noted in the caption. Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for political action committee 
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • Sessions will be targeted toward different interest groups, including those in business, nonprofit and government sectors.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
  • By the numbers: Large-dollar donations — largely from interest groups that don't disclose their donors — are pouring into the campaign at the 11th hour, an Axios Denver analysis finds.
    John Frank, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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  • There has been an uninterrupted flow of outside money for special interests ahead of November’s school board race, Martwick said.
    Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Political special interest groups should have limited influence on schools and students, allowing educational goals to prioritize the diverse needs of students.
    John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024

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