Armenian Assembly of America look forward to working with new AdministrationJanuary 22, 2009 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomed the 44th President with a full-page ad in Roll Call, "The Newspaper of Capitol Hill Since 1955," the Assembly told PanARMENIAN.Net The ad reads in part, "The Armenian Assembly of America and the Armenian-American community salute President Barack Obama on his historic inauguration," and prominently illustrates President Obama's position on the Armenian Genocide. Roll Call has a circulation of over 18,000; an additional 11,500 copies are delivered to Congress and 400 copies are delivered to the White House. "We look forward to working with the new Administration and Congress to further strengthen U.S.-Armenia and U.S.-Karabakh relations, as well as end the scourge of genocide and the consequences of denial," stated Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. 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 | 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. 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. |