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PAC supporting Corey O'Connor accused of using racist tactics to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey • Apr. 22, 2025, 3:45 AM ET (CBS)

Delhi Assembly Speaker to hold first PAC meeting today • Apr. 10, 2025, 8:40 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As	PAC

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super political action committee campaign finance lobbying political system government political party international relations interest group secret society think tank state nonprofit organization nongovernmental organization international organization

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Michael Steele

Michael Steele

American politician

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