NORPAC: is a non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) whose primary purpose is to support candidates and sitting members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives who demonstrate a genuine commitment to the strength, security, and survival of Israel. With the constant turnover rate in Congress, we cannot take a strong U.S.-Israel relationship for granted. It is only through our continued active involvement that we can help to make sure the issues of importance to our community get the attention and support they deserve.
Funding is often of critical importance to the ultimate success of a candidate’s campaign. Perhaps of equal or even greater importance however, is the moral support as well as the personal relationships that NORPAC and its members provide. Examples of this kind of support include: educating candidates on important issues, connecting like-minded Members of Congress on a particular project, and simply ensuring that a public position taken is appreciated within our community.
These efforts have resulted in a strong U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress and, in particular, the shaping of important and concrete pro-Israel policies emanating from Washington, D.C. In the process, NORPAC has grown into the largest pro-Israel PAC. More importantly, it has a well-earned reputation as one of the most effective PACs promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Political donations are limited to small amounts by law. We must gather our funds and support from a broad base of people. Please donate and give as generously as you can – these dollars go a long way.
Together, we can continue to accomplish this most worthwhile goal: to aid in the survival of Israel, the Jewish Homeland, and the Middle East’s sole democracy.
NORPAC Has Paid US Senators
Harry Reid (D) Nevada $261,708
Chuck Schumer (D) $248,949
Has Paid US Congress:
John Boehner (R) Ohio $129,995
Eric Cantor (R) Virginia $209,410
Steny Hoyer (R) Maryland $143,775
Peter King (R) NewYork $30,650AIPAC, the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, is not a political action committee. It is a registered lobbying organization that works with elected officials. And according to the website, maplight.org which tracks money and its influence on politics, here are some of the pro-Israel contributions to some of these congressional critics of President Obama.
From January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012:
Senator Mark Kirk from Illinois, Republican, received $925,379.
Senator John McCain received $771,012.
Senator Richard Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, received $327,212
Senator Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada, received $261,708
Senator Marco Rubio, Republican from Florida, received $86,200.
The Speaker of the House, Representative John Boehner of Ohio, received $129,995.
Representative Eric Cantor, Republican from Virginia, received $209,410.
Representative Peter King of New York received $30,650.
Has this money assured the Israelis the support of powerful members of Congress, even against the president who is trying to keep America out of another war that would sacrifice the precious lives of America's children on the false assumption that Iran is producing or trying, after 35 years since the revolution, to produce a nuclear weapon?
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