The Power of a PAC

摘要

Meetings, letters, phone calls, e-mail messages, tweets ... today it's easier than ever to communicate with an elected official. This same proliferation of communications, however, makes it much more difficult to stand out from the crowd. At the federal level, one important avenue for reaching a member of Congress-to get heard and to make an impression-is the political fundraiser. Whether it's a breakfast, lunch, cocktail party, or dinner, these events typically bring the candidate and a small group of supporters together in a relaxed setting away from Capitol Hill. The ISRI political action committee makes attending such events possible, giving the recycling industry a voice on Capitol Hill, and giving the association and its members access to legislators who play an important role in issues crucial to the industry.