No Senate hearing on Bryza, Ricciardone nominations set for October 5October 5, 2010 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Senate is currently in ‘pro-forma’ session. “This means that no business (votes, etc.) will be conducted until they return for regular session, which is forecasted to be after the November 2nd elections,” Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Communications Director Elizabeth Chouljian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) have placed a hold on the Bryza nomination; Sen. Brownback has placed a hold on the Ricciardone nomination. Senators would have to lift their holds before the Senate could effectively take action and vote on these nominations. Based on our office outreach to the Senate offices, we have absolutely no indication that the Senators have or are planning to lift their holds,” she said. “Because the Senate is in ‘pro-forma’ session, the Executive branch cannot do recess appointments of nominations. As such, Bryza and Ricciardone cannot be appointed by Obama during this ‘pro-forma’ session,” Chouljian said. She also emphasized that media reports on consideration of Bryza and Ricciardone nominations on October 5 are untrue. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |