Brad Avakian to announce his candidacy in Democratic primary next yearApril 18, 2011 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian said that he will be holding a press conference on April 18 in which it looks like he will announce his candidacy in the Democratic primary next year against embattled Rep. David Wu, D-Ore, according to The Oregonian. Avakian said in the notice that he's heard from "many leaders and citizens asking me to consider running for Congress" and that he will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday in Beaverton at the Willow Creek Campus of Portland Community College. Avakian, a former state legislator from Washington County, has been frequently mentioned as a potential candidate against Wu. He's turned aside press inquiries, although without disclaiming any interest in the seat. Last week, Willamette Week reported that Jake Weigler, who managed Sen. Ron Wyden's reelection campaign last year, has been hired as a political advisor for Avakian. 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 to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |