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I RheumPAC, Do You?

Jim Engelbrecht, MD  |  Issue: September 2009  |  September 1, 2009

RheumPAC is nonpartisan and can give to candidates in all political parties. A candidate’s party affiliation is not taken into account when determining a contribution. The primary criteria used to determine RheumPAC support for a member of Congress are:

  • The candidate supports rheumatology-related issues; and
  • The candidate holds a leadership position or key committee assignment.

Who approves RheumPAC contributions?

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The RheumPAC committee consists of a total of nine members from the ACR and the ARHP. Each committee member serves a three-year term. All contributions made to candidates are researched, discussed, and voted on by the RheumPAC committee with guidance from ACR staff.

If you have other questions about RheumPAC, contact Katie Jones at (404) 633-3777 or [email protected].

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