Unofficial Actors in Public Policy

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According to Fortune Magazine, what label did they give to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)?

Fortune Magazine labeled AIPAC as the second most powerful lobby in America.

What is the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and where is it headquartered?

The NAM is the nation's largest manufacturing industrial trade association representing 14,000 small and large manufacturing companies. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.

What has been the primary focus of AIPAC's advocacy efforts in the past 15 years?

AIPAC has championed the passage of more than a dozen bills to impose tougher sanctions on Iran and bolster security assistance to Israel.

What is the main role of the American Petroleum Institute (API)?

<p>The API is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry, representing about 650 corporations involved in various aspects of the petroleum industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers