interest group
noun
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
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agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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The transformation of political capital into literal market capitalization represents uncharted territory, even for a nation accustomed to the influence of wealthy interest groups.
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Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For added context, large interest groups like unions and corporations give millions in campaign donations, and the JB for Governor fund spent $7 million in the fall campaign push, much of it to lawmakers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Moreover, that price growth has often exceeded the rate of inflation, according to the interest group, which represents Americans ages 50 and over.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, Section 301, which both the Trump and Biden administrations have used to target Chinese goods, requires that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative complete an investigation that includes consultation with the foreign government involved and allows U.S. interest groups to comment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For added context, large interest groups like unions and corporations give millions in campaign donations, and the JB for Governor fund spent $7 million in the fall campaign push, much of it to lawmakers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Moreover, that price growth has often exceeded the rate of inflation, according to the interest group, which represents Americans ages 50 and over.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, Section 301, which both the Trump and Biden administrations have used to target Chinese goods, requires that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative complete an investigation that includes consultation with the foreign government involved and allows U.S. interest groups to comment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest%20group. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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