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Trade group PACs grapple with election law demands

Rules for prior approval and solicitations add ‘another layer’ to fundraising; NAM plans to bypass process with new PAC model RELATED CONTENT Getting signatures requires education, persistence The National Association of Manufacturers is preparing to launch a political action committee, but with a twist. This PAC won’t solicit contributions, and it won’t give money to political candidates.Instead, NAM will focus on organizing fundraising events for federal office-seekers who support the group’s agenda. NAM members who attend the events will contribute to candidates directly, using their company PAC dollars or personal funds. In this way, NAM neatly sidesteps a… Read More