Rep Schiff provides overview on U.S. funding to Armenia, NKRJune 26, 2012 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Last week, the 2012 Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship class met with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). During the meeting, Congressman Schiff provided an overview of the appropriations process and funding issues as it pertains to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh as well as efforts within the House of Representatives to reaffirm the fact of the Armenian Genocide in the face of Turkey's ongoing denial campaign. "I commend the Armenian Assembly for its important role, through its internship program, in helping to train the next generation of leaders within the Armenian community," stated Congressman Schiff. "The invaluable interaction with policy-makers and the insights gained as a result their Washington, DC internships will serve them well as they continue their studies," added Schiff. Meeting participants asked a series of questions ranging from the Armenian Genocide to Armenia's economy and good governance to overall U.S. policy in the South Caucasus region as well as the Azerbaijani ceasefire violations earlier this month. "As a result of this meeting, I have a greater appreciation for the intricacies of the legislative process and how it impacts foreign policy," stated Lori Yeni-Komshian, who is an International Studies major at the University of California San Diego. "It was also heartening to hear that the Congressman will continue to fight for U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, especially as the centennial approaches," Yeni-Komshian added. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |