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Recent Examples of political action committee
The political action committee was created in 2003.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Doctors and other medical providers also got organized and formed a political action committee, Providers for Patient Care, last October to oppose Uber’s initiative.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Safe Affordable Georgia, on behalf of Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Raffensperger, filed suit in December asking a judge to allow the political action committee to operate like Jones' leadership committee.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The political action committee for the San Antonio Apartment Association gave $2,500 to Sakai.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Doctors and other medical providers also got organized and formed a political action committee, Providers for Patient Care, last October to oppose Uber’s initiative.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Safe Affordable Georgia, on behalf of Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Raffensperger, filed suit in December asking a judge to allow the political action committee to operate like Jones' leadership committee.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The political action committee for the San Antonio Apartment Association gave $2,500 to Sakai.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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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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A number of other interest groups, such as Turning Point USA and Club For Growth, have also pledged to support primary challengers seeking to oust anti-redistricting incumbents.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Mar. 2026
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The interest group’s website makes clear that credit for the contribution goes to both the donor and AIPAC itself, thereby strengthening its ties with key officials by soliciting donations for them.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science, a designation that could help guide future research and conservation priorities.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Shichiyo Seamount Chain is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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