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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Today, lobbying has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry and business now outspends labor and public-interest groups 34-to-one.

— Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
That measure includes a 5% bonus for independent films, and has the backing of the Independent Film and Television Alliance, along with the Motion Picture Association and a wide range of other entertainment interest groups.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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