By KRWG News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Republican Party chairman Allen Weh has formed a political committee to promote issues such as a strong national defense, limited government and free enterprise.
Weh established the committee, called For Country, with the Internal Revenue Service. It's known as a "527" organization because of the federal tax code section that provides for its tax-exempt status.
The committee can accept donations in unlimited amounts from individuals and corporations, and can give contributions to state and local candidates. However, a 527 group can't directly contribute to federal candidates.
Weh ran unsuccessfully for the GOP nomination for governor this year.
Weh is a retired Marine colonel who owns a charter aircraft and leasing company in Albuquerque.