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february 2018 volume 13, number 1 In This Issue Message from the Chair Ø Building Relationships Thank you, FamMedPAC supporters for making Ø Join Our Grassroots Team FamMedPAC one of the strongest medical specialty PACs in Ø FamMedPAC Chapter Awards the country. The PAC received $483,039 in donations from Ø Chapter Contributions 2,323 AAFP members in 2017, the second-highest one-year total ever. These donations put us in a great position as we Ø 2018 Election Cycle Contributions move into this important election year. With over $500,000 Ø 2018 Donor Recognition Levels cash on hand, we can make an impact and ensure our voice and Commemorative Pins is heard in Washington, DC and across the country.
FamMedPAC.org AAFP members provided strong support during the Congress of Delegates Learn about the PAC and contribute online. meeting and at FMX in San Antonio last year. For the first time, the PAC had a FamMedPAC table outside the exhibit hall in a high-traffic area during FMX, which helped us Board of Directors reach more members with our message. Watch for us again this year in New Jason B. Dees, DO, FAAFP Orleans. Chair Saint Louis, MO As board chair, I am committed to growing our PAC and increasing the influence Ellen S. Brull, MD, FAAFP of family medicine on the health care debate. On behalf of my fellow PAC Board Glenview, IL members, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with Steven A. Crawford, MD, FAAFP you for our specialty and patients. Oklahoma City, OK Conrad L. Flick, MD, FAAFP Please enjoy the latest issue of the FamMedPAC Report. Raleigh, NC Carla Lee Kakutani, MD, FAAFP Winters, CA Stephan Richards, DO, FAAFP Jason B. Dees, DO Spirit Lake, IA Chair, FamMedPAC Board of Directors Dennis F. Salisbury, MD, FAAFP Butte, MT Hugh M. Taylor, MD, FAAFP South Hamilton, MA Randell K. Wexler, MD, FAAFP New Albany, OH Richard A. Wherry, MD, FAAFP Dahlonega, GA
Questions? Mark V. Cribben, JD Executive Director, FamMedPAC (800) 494-3240 [email protected]
GRS17122066 Building Relationships Members of the California Academy of Family Physicians 2017 FamMedPAC attended a fundraising event for Rep. Raul Ruiz. Ruiz, a Chapter Contributions Democrat representing the Palm Springs area, is an emergency physician and strong supporter of the AAFP’s legislative Each year, the FamMedPAC Board presents priorities. A member of the House Primary Care Caucus and chapter awards to members that contribute the the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Ruiz has met most. The Chairman’s Award is presented to the several times with AAFP members, both in California and in chapter with the highest percentage of donating Washington, DC. Your FamMedPAC support helps us build members at the Club George level (or higher). these important relationships. Remember: If only 10% of members contribute $365, FamMedPAC would be the largest physician PAC in the country. FamMedPAC will present the 2017 Chapter Awards during the ACLF/NCCL meeting in Kansas City in April. Congratulations to these chapters that answered the FamMedPAC challenge. Small Chapter Award South Dakota — $11,749 Medium Chapter Award Left to right: Abhinaya Narayanan (medical student and former CAFP staffer); Oscar Sablan, MD; Oscar Echeverria (medical student); Jose Arevalo, MD; Alex McDonald, MD; Oklahoma — $11,357 Rep. Ruiz; Felix Nunez, MD; Michelle Quiogue, MD (CAFP President); Del Morris, MD Large Chapter Award Indiana — $13,855 Join Our Grassroots Team Extra-large Chapter Award As a FamMedPAC supporter, you already know how important it California — $34,390 is for family physicians to be involved in the political process. Your Chairman’s Award (Club George Percentage) voice is also needed to help legislators understand how important South Dakota — 5.81% family medicine is to our nation’s health care system. Here are two great ways to get involved and make your voice heard: • Join the Family Physician Action Network (aafp.org/advocacy/involved/toolkit/fpan.html) – Keep up to date on AAFP’s activities in Washington. – Promote AAFP’s legislative efforts through social media. – Join a community of involved AAFP members aimed at affecting change in Washington. • Attend the 2018 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit May 21–22 in Washington, DC (aafp.org/events/fmas.html) – Learn about the issues facing family medicine in Congress. – Hear from legislators and policy experts on the latest developments in health policy. – Learn the best ways to communicate with your legislators. – Visit your house members and senators to promote family medicine.
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FamMedPAC Report | 2 | FEBRUARY 2018 2018 Election Cycle Campaign Contributions 2017 FamMedPAC The PAC contribued $283,500 to 65 candidates/committess in 2017. Contributions by Chapter State Total Donations Current FamMedPAC Campaign Contributions Alabama $11,234 CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE NAME PARTY STATE AMOUNT Alaska $6,585 Sen. Lisa Murkowski R AK $2,500 Arizona $4,670 Rep. Alan Lowenthal D CA $5,000 Arkansas $3,130 Rep. Ami Bera D CA $5,000 California $34,390 Rep. Barbara Lee D CA $2,500 Colorado $9,652 Rep. Doris Matsui D CA $1,000 Rep. Judy Chu D CA $1,000 Connecticut $6,722 Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard D CA $2,500 Delaware $3,155 Rep. Mike Thompson D CA $5,000 District of Columbia $940 Rep. Nancy Pelosi D CA $5,000 Florida $15,328 Rep. Raul Ruiz D CA $7,500 Rep. Tony Cardenas D CA $2,500 Georgia $13,472 Rep. Joe Courtney D CT $2,500 Guam $0 Rep. Rosa DeLauro D CT $5,000 Hawaii $2,392 Sen. Christopher S. Murphy D CT $1,000 Idaho $5,590 Sen. Thomas R. Carper D DE $2,500 Illinois $17,795 Rep. Kathy Castor D FL $1,000 Rep. Val Demings D FL $2,500 Indiana $13,855 Rep. John Lewis D GA $2,500 Iowa $12,227 Rep. Brad Schneider D IL $2,500 Kansas $12,635 Rep. Jan Schakowsky D IL $5,000 Kentucky $4,295 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi D IL $1,000 Sen. Tammy Duckworth D IL $5,000 Louisiana $4,565 Sen. Bill Cassidy R LA $2,500 Maine $2,670 Rep. Joe Kennedy D MA $2,500 Maryland $8,240 Rep. Katherine M. Clark D MA $1,000 Massachusetts $8,760 Rep. Richard E. Neal D MA $1,000 Michigan $7,619 Rep. Steny Hoyer D MD $5,000 Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin D MD $5,000 Minnesota $10,797 Rep. Fred Upton R MI $2,500 Mississippi $3,545 Sen. Debbie Stabenow D MI $1,500 Missouri $10,165 Sen. Jon Tester D MT $2,500 Montana $9,428 Rep. David Rouzer R NC $2,500 Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. D NJ $2,500 Nebraska $8,097 Rep. Leonard Lance R NJ $2,500 Nevada $4,802 Sen. Dean Heller R NV $2,500 New Hampshire $1,745 Rep. Nita M. Lowey D NY $1,000 New Jersey $8,675 Rep. Paul Tonko D NY $3,500 New Mexico $3,675 Sen. Chuck Schumer D NY $2,500 Rep. Pat Tiberi R OH $5,000 New York $17,920 Rep. Steve Stivers R OH $5,000 North Carolina $20,661 Sen. Sherrod Brown D OH $2,500 North Dakota $3,855 Rep. Earl Blumenauer D OR $2,500 Ohio $17,421 Rep. Kurt Schrader D OR $2,500 Sen. Ron Wyden D OR $1,000 Oklahoma $11,357 Sen. Bob Casey D PA $1,000 Oregon $4,652 Rep. James E. Clyburn D SC $5,000 Pennsylvania $16,311 Rep. Gene Green D TX $1,000 Puerto Rico $1,057 Rep. Kevin Brady R TX $2,500 Rhode Island $2,715 Rep. Lloyd Doggett D TX $2,500 Sen. Orrin G. Hatch R UT $5,000 South Carolina $4,270 Sen. Tim Kaine D VA $2,500 South Dakota $11,749 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers R WA $2,500 Tennessee $9,155 Rep. Denny Heck D WA $2,500 Texas $23,784 Rep. Derek Kilmer D WA $4,000 Rep. Mark Pocan D WI $1,000 Utah $2,967 Rep. Ron Kind D WI $2,500 Uniformed Services $8,216 Sen. Tammy Baldwin D WI $2,500 Vermont $420 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee D $15,000 Virgin Islands $0 Democratic Governors Association D $25,000 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee D $15,000 Virginia $6,964 National Republican Congressional Committee R $15,000 Washington $14,100 National Republican Senatorial Committee R $15,000 West Virginia $670 New Democrat Coalition PAC D $5,000 Wisconsin $7,440 Republican Governors Association R $25,000 Wyoming $625 Tuesday Group OAC R $5,000
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