Riley Greer Period 3 AP Government December 12, 2011 American Israel Public Affairs Committee I. General Information 1.

Name: American Israel Public Affairs Committee 2. Founded in 1963 3. Purpose: Educate decision makers about the bonds that unite the United States and Israel 4. Membership a. Individuals b. Over 100,000 members c. $1,500 5. Organizational Structure a. 10 Regional Offices and 7 Satellite Offices b. Annual Meeting: The National Summit in October c. AIPAC's National Board d. Officers i. President Lee Rosenberg ii. Executive Director: Howard Kohr e. Paid Staff i. Managing Director: Richard Fishman.

ii. 1,000 Staff members f. 251 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001 6. Budget: $67 million II: Issues 1. Sanction Irans Central Bank, Back tougher Iran sanctions 2. funding of a number of Israeli military projects,

3. Failed to prevent dramatic budget cuts after the collapse of a supercommittee III: Lobbying and Money 1. Does not have a PAC 2. They make their money through membership fees and donations, and they make about $72,000 3. Does not contribute their funds to candidates 4. Do not take part in lobbying 5. Does not contribute their funds to candidates