ANCA Criticizes R. Hoagland's Re-Nomination as US Ambassador to ArmeniaJanuary 11, 2007 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), today, voiced its opposition to President Bush's re-nomination of Richard Hoagland. In a letter circulated today on Capitol Hill, ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian called on US Senators to prevent Hoagland's approval - stressing that, " A genocide denier must not - and should never - represent America in Armenia, a nation that rose from the ashes of genocide." He also reminded recent poll of Armenian Americans shows that 97% oppose the Hoagland nomination. The Hoagland nomination faces bipartisan opposition and was ultimately blocked by a parliamentary "hold" placed by Senator Robert Menendez. In written statements, offered in response to questions posed to Richard Hoagland during his confirmation hearing, he went far beyond the bounds of the Administration's already deeply flawed policy, actually calling into question the Armenian Genocide in 1915 as a historical fact. The day before Robert Menendez, after Hoagland's re-nomination by President George Bush, again blocked his approval as US ambassador to Armenia. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |