Category: Armenian Assembly of America

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Armenian Assembly Welcomes Adoption of Artsakh Resolution by Massachusetts House

BOSTON — The Armenian Assembly of America recently issued a statement com- mending Massachusetts state Rep. Jonathan Hecht (D-29th Middlesex) for introducing a resolution titled “Supporting Nagorno-Karabakh’s Right to Self- Determination and Efforts to Develop its Democracy,” which was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts last week. Hecht, who [...]

Published by on August 15, 2012 4:24 pm
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House Defeats Bill Giving Turkey Preferential Treatment on US Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON — This week, the House of Representatives defeated a measure that singled out Turkey for preferential treatment to engage in economic development projects on tribal lands in the United States, reported the Armenian Assembly of America. The measure did not receive the two-thirds majority required and failed by a vote of 222 in favor [...]

Published by on July 26, 2012 9:52 am
Assembly Interns Discuss US Foreign Policy, Funding with Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone
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Assembly Interns Discuss US Foreign Policy, Funding with Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone

WASHINGTON — Last week, as part of the Armenian Assembly of America’s Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program, the 2012 intern class met with Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ).

Published by on July 5, 2012 2:12 pm
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Morningstar As Ambassador to Azerbaijan

WASHINGTON — This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve a number of ambassadorial nominees, including Richard Morningstar, whom the Barack Obama administration designated to serve as ambassador to Azerbaijan, reported the Armenian Assembly of America. Morningstar’s nomination comes amid Azerbaijan’s June 4 cease-fire violation. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) stated this week that it [...]

Published by on July 5, 2012 1:42 pm
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Senate Appropriations Committee Supports Continued Assistance For Nagorno Karabagh

WASHINGTON — This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its ver- sion of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill out- lining US funding and policy priorities abroad, including Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.

Published by on June 1, 2012 9:40 am