POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

political action committees

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plural of political action committee

as in vested interests

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interest groups

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Unsurprisingly, interest groups from across our state came forward to argue why their priorities deserved a portion of Colorado’s share of settlement dollars.

— Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026
Their work reveals the devastating effects of PFAS from carpet treatments, as well as the frustrating game of accountability hot potato between companies, state regulators, federal agencies and other interest groups.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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