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Are PACs a good way for businesses to influence the public policy process? What changes would you recommend for PACs?

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This solution discusses Political Action Committees, their influences and what changes would be recommended for a PAC. The solution is 270 words with one reference.

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Yes. Political Action Committees are a goodway for a business to influence public policy and its processes. PAC's receive and raise money from the special group's constituents, and on behalf of the special interest, makes donations to political campaigns. This is a great way for a business to get their interests taken care of from a political perspective. Some of the major business PACs include:

American Bankers Association
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