Georgetta Avakian: 90% of Congressmen supported adoption of the resolution; no one’s aware of what has come to pass at the last minuteDecember 23, 2010 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Failure to schedule a vote on H.Res.252 has caused yet another disappointment among Armenian Diaspora representatives, according to Georgetta Avakian, head of Hay Dat Jerusalem Office. As she noted in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Turkish lobby has played a major role in the issue. “U.S. leadership acknowledges 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Empire; however, refraining to recognise the fact in pursuit of its own interests. 90% of Congressmen supported adoption of the resolution. No one’s aware of what has come to pass at the last minute.” “In 2011, Diaspora will continue work towards Armenian Genocide recognition,” Ms. Avakian stressed. The U.S. House Democratic Leadership failed to schedule a vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H,Res.252, despite support for this human rights measure from a broad bipartisan majority, killing the prospects for the passage of this legislation during this session of Congress. With the current Democrat-led House of Representatives coming to a close, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) said he is pushing for a vote on H. Res. 252 before U.S. Congress adjourns. Schiff said he will reintroduce the resolution if necessary next year. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |