Armenian Americans call for Foreign Affairs Committee vote on Genocide resolutionSeptember 29, 2009 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than 10,000 Armenian Americans from throughout California, who gathered in Glendale for a grassroots rally, called upon U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman and longstanding friend of the Armenian American community Howard Berman to immediately schedule a vote of his panel on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.252, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).The grassroots resolution, prepared by the organizations serving on the rally's host committee, represents the broad range of grassroots constituencies and Armenian American civic groups active in California. It was read in full before the capacity crowd in Pelanconi Park and adopted by a unanimous roar of approval from those in attendance. A second resolution was also adopted that called on the Armenian government to refuse to approve a set of highly controversial protocols that represent a surrender of Armenian rights, security, and dignity. The Berman resolution also encourages "all the members of the powerful California Congressional delegation, most notably Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Berman, and the lead authors of this legislation, Adam Schiff and George Radanovich, to ensure that this genocide-prevention measure is adopted by the full U.S. House of Representatives. Nearly the entire California delegation, the largest and clearly the most influential in the House, is on record in support of Congressional recognition of the Armenian Genocide. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |