Same thing on the labor side. So members of the union might be encouraged to contribute to the PAC -- it's called a P.A.C.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

"If the shareholder felt it to their interest, if they wanted to contribute to a political action committee representing the business interest of the company, then they would contribute to the political action committee.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

The president said he will continue to encourage other countries to contribute to the cause.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

The Royal Society is calling for the British government to contribute around $3 billion to fund the research into science that improves crops and sustainable crop management.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

In its 40th year, Earth Day is intended to bring awareness about what people can do in their everyday lives to contribute to a cleaner more sustainable planet.

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

The 27-member bloc agreed to double loans available to eastern European countries to $68 billion and to contribute about $100 billion to the IMF as part of an overall funding increase so the institution can help countries worldwide battle the economic downturn.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

"I think in the long run what this does is to contribute to what seems to be occurring right now and that is the retrenchment of the Republican Party, opting for purity of ideological beliefs rather than a broad-based appeal to the general public."

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

"If your marriage is equal, holistically, in what you contribute it makes very little difference as to who's earning more money."

VOA: special.2010.02.19

But one of the book's seven student editors,Paula Khalaf, says those who did contribute seemed to like the idea.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

Climatologists say that greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide from burning oil and coal, contribute significantly to global warming.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Houseboats also contribute to the lake's pollution and the development authority says they should install small sewage systems.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

And the committee wants to not only endorse, but contribute to enhancing that kind of international policy and the attitudes which he stands for."

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Some political analysts say the unemployment and economic distress that contribute to hunger helped Japan's Democratic Party win a landslide victory in recent elections.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

I think this is essential. Under the deal, the 27-member bloc would contribute to an overall annual aid fund of $74 billion for poorer nations.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30