Lists & Rankings: PAC Activity Continues Climb In 2006

Financial activity by political action committees (PACs) increased during 2005-2006 when compared to the prior two-year period, according to figures compiled by the Federal Election Commission. From January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2006, PACs raised $1.086 billion (up 18% over 2004) and spent $1.055 billion, up 25% over 2003-2004. Cash on hand as of December 31, 2006, for the 5,091 PACs totaled $286.4 million.

Lists (available in PDF or XLS format):

+ Top 50 PACs

+ Top 50 Corporate PACs

+ Top 50 Labor PACs

+ Top 50 Corporation without Stock PACs

+ Top 50 Cooperative PACs

+ Top 50 Trade/Membership/Health PACs

+ Top 50 Non Connected PACs

Tables include:
+ The top 10 committees reporting nonfederal spending in 2005-2006

+ PAC Financial Activity 2005-2006

+ PAC Contributions to Candidates

+ PAC Independent Expenditures

+ Summary of PAC Activity 1990-2006

+ PAC Contributions to Candidates 1994-2006

+ PACs Grouped by Total Disbursements

+ PACs Grouped by Contributions to Candidates

Source: FEC

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