political action committee

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Recent Examples of political action committee In October 2024, Allen donated $25 to ActBlue, a political action committee that raises funds for Democrats, according to the Federal Election Commission. Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 Federal campaign finance records show Cole Allen contributed $25 to a Democratic Party political action committee in support of Kamala Harris for president in 2024 and listed his employer as C2 Education. ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 The suspect, who is in custody and has been widely identified as Cole Tomas Allen, contributed $25 to a Democratic Party political action committee in support of Kamala Harris for president in 2024, according to federal campaign finance records. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026 Campaign finance records show Allen once donated $25 to a Democratic Party political action committee to back former Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, as reported by The Associated Press. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026 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
Noun
  • Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The reality is donors and interest groups are split, and the first rule of politics is don’t make unnecessary enemies.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Streaming services usually offer add-ons (like a sports-specific package) for special interests, and Sling TV is no exception.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026

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