Simon Ainejian: adoption of H.Res.252 not as important as a chance to raise the issue

Simon Ainejian: adoption of H.Res.252 not as important as a chance to raise the issue

December 22, 2010 - 16:40 AMT  10:17 GMT
Increasing public awareness on the Armenian Genocide is the only way towards its international recognition, according to Gibrahayer magazine editor-in-chief.
Obama hasn’t made calls to Congressional leaders to halt H.Res.252 passage

Obama hasn’t made calls to Congressional leaders to halt H.Res.252 passage

December 22, 2010 - 09:59 AMT  10:17 GMT
“I do not believe that the President has made any calls specifically on this, and I think his views on this are known,” Robert Gibbs said.
Key leaders of Armenian Caucus urge support for H.Res.252 adoption

Key leaders of Armenian Caucus urge support for H.Res.252 adoption

December 21, 2010 - 20:33 AMT  10:17 GMT
ANCA: the Committee’s activists are working closely with several hundred Congressional offices and the House leadership in seeking a vote on this human rights measure on December 21.
Turkish media circulate premature reports on Armenian Genocide resolution-to-be-discussed

Turkish media circulate premature reports on Armenian Genocide resolution-to-be-discussed

December 21, 2010 - 18:13 AMT  10:17 GMT
Aram Hamparian: whether the resolution will be discussed by the U.S. House of Representatives will become clear at 8 p.m. Yerevan time.
Ruben Safrastyan: H.Res.252 stands better chance to be adopted in 2011

Ruben Safrastyan: H.Res.252 stands better chance to be adopted in 2011

December 21, 2010 - 09:29 AMT  10:17 GMT
“The 111th Congress is mostly comprised of Republicans who are disappointed with Turkey’s current policy,” the expert said.
U.S. Armenian community in unprecedented push for passage of Genocide bill

U.S. Armenian community in unprecedented push for passage of Genocide bill

December 21, 2010 - 09:24 AMT  10:17 GMT
Thousands of Armenian-Americans have called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s offices.
Erdogan sends letter to Obama concerning vote on H. Res. 252 in U.S. House of Representatives

Erdogan sends letter to Obama concerning vote on H. Res. 252 in U.S. House of Representatives

December 20, 2010 - 21:27 AMT  10:17 GMT
"We cannot allow the resolution to hang over the Turkish-U.S. ties like a Sword of Damocles," Davutoglu said.
Ruben Mehrabyan: Armenian Genocide resolution will be a topic of discussion in U.S. House of Representatives for a long time

Ruben Mehrabyan: Armenian Genocide resolution will be a topic of discussion in U.S. House of Representatives for a long time

December 18, 2010 - 16:07 AMT  10:17 GMT
“Adoption of the resolution can have unpredictable consequences in the region,” the Armenian expert said.
ANCA urges Speaker Nancy Pelosi to schedule vote on H.Res. 252.

ANCA urges Speaker Nancy Pelosi to schedule vote on H.Res. 252.

December 7, 2010 - 19:43 AMT  10:17 GMT
“We know Speaker Pelosi to be a woman of conscience and call upon her to schedule a vote on H.Res.252 before the House adjourns,” the address said.
Nancy Pelosi to do everything to bring to vote legislation recognizing Armenian Genocide

Nancy Pelosi to do everything to bring to vote legislation recognizing Armenian Genocide

November 19, 2010 - 19:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
But Pelosi's power is much diminished since the November 2 election swept Republicans into the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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