Congressman Dan Maffei recommits support to H.Res. 252August 19, 2010 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Congressman Dan Maffei recommitted his support on Armenian-Americans issues at a district meeting in Syracuse, NY organized by the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region. Constituents attending the meeting included ANCA activists Edward Koolakian, Dr. Paul Kardjian, Zarm Taft, Debbie DeSocio, Donna Coyle, Carol Mikaelian Columbus who were joined by ANCA Eastern Region Executive Director Garo Manjikian. "It was a pleasure to hear the Congressman speak to why he is supporting our issues," said Manjikian. "As a first year Congressman it was important for both the Armenian-American community and Rep Maffei to meet each other." Constituents shared stories of how their families restarted their lives in Syracuse after escaping the Ottoman Empire. Topics in the meeting included the importance of U.S. recognition of the Armenian Genocide, foreign aid to Armenia, and security of Nagorno Karabakh. “We thank Rep. Dan Maffei for cosponsoring the Armenian Genocide Resolution and for his support for ongoing U.S. aid to Armenia and Karabakh,” said Taft. Congressman Maffei, serving his first term in Congress, is one of 147 cosponsors of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res. 252, which passed in the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 23-22 on March 4. The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |