ANCA endorses current Governor Deval Patrick in Massachusetts electionsOctober 31, 2010 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced its endorsements of Governor Deval Patrick for Governor and Steve Grossman for Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Gov. Patrick has been an outspoken supporter of Armenian issues and has committed himself to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide while Grossman has committed himself to promoting trade between Massachusetts and Armenia if elected. Governor Patrick's support was instrumental in overcoming opposition and moving forward with the planned Armenian Heritage Park for the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, where he joined His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, Armenian-American citizens and City and Commonwealth officials to celebrate the ground-breaking on September 9th of this year. "He has been an outspoken supporter of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and has been a good friend to our community," stated ANCA Massachusetts activist Ara Nazarian. In regards to Grossman, Nazarian explained, “When the Anti Defamation League was confronted with its lobbying against the Armenian Genocide resolution in Congress, Steve was one of the highest profile members of the Jewish community who publicly called ADL President Abe Foxman to account and demanded that the organization reverse its unconscionable position.” In a statement to the ANCA, Grossman pledged to continue the fight to end the ADL's genocide denial and to use the “bully pulpit” of the treasurer's office to press Congress to pass the genocide resolution. Steve Grossman is Chairman of Grossman Marketing Group in Somerville, a leading figure in numerous charitable organizations, and a long-time political activist. He has served as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee and the Massachusetts Democratic Party, ANCA press service reported. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |