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Recent Examples of political action committee
The cryptocurrency exchange company has given more than $75 million to a pro-crypto super political action committee called Fairshake.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
For months, national Democrats failed to bankroll Altman’s challenge, while Kean benefited from digital ads and TV commercials from political action committees, including a PAC founded by Elon Musk, the New York Times reported.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
This summer, the Orlando Sentinel reported, Catholic groups had donated about $234,000 to Florida Voters Against Extremism, a political action committee opposing Amendment 4, and urged parishioners to reject the proposal.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
Uber is the largest single source of independent expenditures; the ride-share company’s political action committee has reported spending more than $7 million, about 7% of all the outside money.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
For months, national Democrats failed to bankroll Altman’s challenge, while Kean benefited from digital ads and TV commercials from political action committees, including a PAC founded by Elon Musk, the New York Times reported.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
This summer, the Orlando Sentinel reported, Catholic groups had donated about $234,000 to Florida Voters Against Extremism, a political action committee opposing Amendment 4, and urged parishioners to reject the proposal.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
Uber is the largest single source of independent expenditures; the ride-share company’s political action committee has reported spending more than $7 million, about 7% of all the outside money.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 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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Sessions will be targeted toward different interest groups, including those in business, nonprofit and government sectors.Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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