Congressman Sherman meets Armenian high school studentsSeptember 29, 2011 - 10:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 26, 2011, following Armenian Independence Day, Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) addressed over 100 high school students inside the auditorium at Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Manoogian-Demirdjian School, in Canoga Park. Sherman has routinely hosted town hall meetings for high school students during his time in Congress including other Armenian High Schools in the West San Fernando Valley. According to a press release, Sherman spoke about federal issues, the conflict in the Middle East, the economy, and military academies and internship opportunities in the Congressman’s Sherman Oaks and Washington, DC offices. Sherman also responded to questions on a wide range of issues including the Armenian genocide, U.S. and Turkish foreign policy, health care and college loans. After speaking with the students, Congressman Sherman presented Vice Principal Anahid Nalbendian with a flag flown over the United States Capitol. Sherman highlighted his work on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Congressman Sherman is an original cosponsor of the legislation to recognize the genocide of 1915-1923. Since coming to Congress in 1997, Sherman has co-sponsored every resolution dealing with the issue of the Armenian Genocide. “Meetings like this are critical to the public policy process. They provide an opportunity for me to hear about the most pressing concerns of the Armenian community and to elaborate on the work for Armenians and students that my colleagues and I are tackling in Congress,” said Congressman Brad Sherman. “These students are the future leaders of the Armenian community. They contributed to substantive conversations on a variety of issues that are important to the community and the lives of students alike. I thank the students for their participation in the meeting.” 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 | 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. |