The political action committee for VoteVets.org, a group representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, announced today its endorsement of State College native Bill Cahir, a Marine Corps veteran of two tours in Iraq.
Cahir, a sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, is the only veteran running for office in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. He is one of three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination. Nine others are competing for the Republican nomination.
Cahir received a $1,000 contribution from the VoteVets.org PAC in conjunction with the endorsement.
Paid for VoteVets Political Action Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. VoteVets Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization which primarily focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on behalf veterans and their families. VoteVets Political Action Committee is a federal political committee which primarily helps elect Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran candidates and educates about veterans and military issues aimed at influencing the outcome of the next election.