U.S. Congressmen to mark Armenian Genocide at annual Capitol Hill observanceApril 12, 2011 - 10:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of Congress will be joined by human rights advocates and Armenian Americans from across America. in calling for U.S. support for a truthful and just resolution of the Armenian Genocide at the annual Capitol Hill observance set to take place in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room on April 13th from 6:00 to 8:30pm, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Organized by the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues in cooperation with Armenian American groups, the observance honors the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide and reiterates the call on Congressional leaders and the Obama Administration to end U.S. complicity in Turkey's international campaign of genocide denial. Now in its 17th year, the annual event has attracted hundreds of U.S. legislators and served as an important venue for Armenian Americans and human rights advocates to share with elected officials their expectation that U.S. policy rise above Turkey's threats and reflect the core values of the American people. This year's venue for the Genocide Observance is the Kennedy Caucus Room, where some of the most historic of Congressional hearings have been held - from the review of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 to Senate consideration of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court. Sen. Bob Dole was honored by the ANCA at the Genocide Observance held in this room in 2001. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |