  Armenian Genocide Resolution may be put on vote in mid-JanuaryJanuary 7, 2008 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide Resolution (H. Res. 106) may be put on a vote in the plenary session of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2008, Democrat Brad Sherman declared after a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi."The bill will be brought to a vote, when we have the support of the necessary number of Congressmen. Possibly, the voting will take place in January 2008," Sherman said. Speaker Pelosi had recently reconsidered her decision to put the bill on a vote before November 22 due to pressure from the Bush administration. The resolution introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff is supported by 219 Congressmen.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter  Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan.Armenia not going to war over Karabakh, says Pashinyan Armenia is not preparing to fight a war for Nagorno Karabakh, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview.Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia Team Telecom Armenia summarized the work undertaken within the company in the direction of environmental protection.Residents of border Armenian villages continue protests Residents of several Armenian communities in Tavush province continued protests into April 22 morning. |
