POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

political action committees

noun

plural of political action committee

as in vested interests

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interest groups

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Both proposals are undergoing review and debate among the city’s policymakers, who are getting an earful from the various interest groups.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers influenced by opposing interest groups have failed to reach a consensus.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

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