Veterans for a Strong America
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Veterans for a Strong America (VSA) is a conservative[5][6] political action committee that describes itself as a "non-partisan action organization dedicated to educating the public, members of Congress and the Executive Branch about a strong national defense, robust foreign policy and building a military that is second to none."[7][8] The group was founded by Joel Arends of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who is also the chairman and sole staffer of the group.[9][10] Arends is an attorney and political consultant in Sioux Falls, where the organization is based.[11] He previously worked as the South Dakota field director for the 2000 Bush-Cheney campaign and as a consultant to the Americans for Prosperity group, affiliated with the Koch brothers.[8] VSA has been described as a dark money group.[12][13]
Founder | Joel Arends |
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36-4818487[1] | |
Legal status | Corporation (formerly 501(c)(4) Super PAC[2]) |
Headquarters | Sioux Falls, South Dakota[1] |
Joel Arends | |
Dan Backer[3] | |
Revenue (2015) | $24,760[4] |
Expenses (2015) | $22,253[4] |
Website | www |