  U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to vote on foreign aid bill July 9July 9, 2009 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Senate Appropriations Committee will be voting on the foreign aid bill on Thursday, July 9th. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is urging Armenian-Americans to encourage their respective Senators to support Armenia foreign aid priorities during the vote.The ANCA has also issued an action alert to call Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye and encourage him to support $70 million in assistance to Armenia, $10 million to Nagorno Karabakh and to maintain military assistance parity to Armenia and Azerbaijan. Earlier this year, President Obama followed in the tradition of Presidents Clinton and Bush in calling for a 38% reduction in aid to Armenia, and increase in aid to Azerbaijan and breaking parity in military assistance to Armenia and Azerbaijan. The House Appropriations Committee in June voted to send $48 million in aid to Armenia, $10 million to Nagorno Karabakh and maintain military aid parity between Armenia and Azerbaijan.   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 Topic Latest 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. |
