Phil Avillo
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Categories: Pennsylvania Democrats | Fighting Dems
Phil Avillo is a Democrat from Pennsylvania. He was a Marine during the Vietnam war, where he was awarded a Purple Heart, so that makes him one of the Fighting Dems. Phil came from humble beginnings, and the United States Marine Corps put him through college. He is currently a professor of history at York College with a long record of community service.
Phil Avillo ran for Congress in Pennslyvania's 19th District, but he lost to the incumbent, see Pennsylvania U.S. House election, 2006.
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