Congressman Perlmutter joins Armenian CaucusMay 5, 2008 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) has officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total Caucus Membership to 156 lawmakers to date."I am proud to join the Armenian Caucus along with so many of my colleagues in Congress," Representative Perlmutter told the Armenian Assembly of America. "This Caucus will help me to better represent Armenian-Americans in the seventh congressional district and Colorado, while strengthening U.S.-Armenian relations." "The Assembly welcomes Congressman Perlmutter's membership to this important body and looks forward to working with him and his staff to advance Armenian-American issues in Congress," said Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. Perlmutter also supports U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide and is a cosponsor of House Resolution 106. He serves on the House Financial Services and Homeland Security Committees. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |