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Impact – February

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Americans have wrestled with how to fund elections for most of our country’s history. But a world without corporate PACs could lead to more dishonesty and more extreme candidates. Council President Doug Pinkham explores why PACs are campaign finance reform that works.

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A batch of House special elections are just around the corner. Nathan Gonzales walks us through what to watch and what to expect.

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Working in public affairs means learning to live with uncertainty. Council President Doug Pinkham outlines the major risks and how to manage them.

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National PAC Conference

Join your peers for strategy, advice and tactics for navigating the new obstacles before us.

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What do bobbleheads, videos and gamified fly-ins have in common? They were the creative difference in this year’s top advocacy campaigns.

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In the world of business, offering a genuine apology can seem like “an act of courage.” Here are some tips on finding the courage.

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Changing corporate behavior, consumers of conscience, the status of K Street’s revolving door and more. We’ve compiled the research and news that are worth the read.

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Don’t awkwardize or uglyize your writing. Read this month’s tip before turning nouns into verbs in your next piece.