POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

political action committee

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as in vested interest

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Recent Examples of political action committee Social Security Works’ political action committee endorses candidates based on their platforms for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 Worley’s political action committee created two Adam Cervera websites, one that paints him as tied to Democrats and another that aligns him with Republicans. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Joshua Kushner reportedly donated $250,000 to the Growth Democrats political action committee during the 2024 election cycle. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The Protect Progress political action committee is facing accusations of using fake Miami Herald headlines in mailers and television advertisements targeting Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences 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
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

Definition of vested interest

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In the first half hour there will be time to socialize, network, visit interest group displays, participate in the raffle, and enjoy refreshments, a news release stated.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
However, unlike prediction market firms and advocacy groups, those interest groups aren’t focused on a single issue.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Building affordable housing at scale means politicians need to break up with wealthy special interests like the construction accident lawyers who plaster the city and MTA buses with billboards and ads.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
The Protect College Sports Act provides a Christmas list of special interest favors to the NCAA and conferences with new, expansive legal immunities from state regulations and federal law.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

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