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

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

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

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

He says poverty, gender inequality, and conflict contribute to human trafficking, but it is the demand for unreasonably cheap labor and cheap goods that drive this unscrupulous trade.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

He says plans by the United States and Russia to resume talks on reducing their nuclear arsenals could contribute to efforts to rid the world of such weapons.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

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

They're not NATO members,of course, but they still contribute to ISAF.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

UNICEF says girls who are educated can not only contribute to their families and their communities, but are also at lower risk of violence,abuse, exploitation and diseases, like HIV/AIDS.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels hailed an agreement on climate change, reached after weeks of wrangling over how much members should contribute to developing countries to adapt to global warming.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

He said that combined with strong international support from donor countries, supportive non-governmental organizations and an improved security situation should all contribute to a better future for the country's nine million citizens.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09