A book is issued in the UK, which presents all facets of the initial American response to the news about the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915.

The draft law presented by the White House supposes reduction of the aid to almost all the newly independent countries. Taking into account the number of the population, among the CIS counties Armenia receives the biggest quantity per capita. While in absolute figures Georgia is leading. The lowest aid will be received by Azerbaijan - about $5 per capita. In total, the administration offers Armenia $62 million, Azerbaijan - $38 million and Georgia - $72 million. (These figures do not include military aid).