Congressman Perlmutter joins Armenian CaucusMay 5, 2008 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) has officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total Caucus Membership to 156 lawmakers to date."I am proud to join the Armenian Caucus along with so many of my colleagues in Congress," Representative Perlmutter told the Armenian Assembly of America. "This Caucus will help me to better represent Armenian-Americans in the seventh congressional district and Colorado, while strengthening U.S.-Armenian relations." "The Assembly welcomes Congressman Perlmutter's membership to this important body and looks forward to working with him and his staff to advance Armenian-American issues in Congress," said Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. Perlmutter also supports U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide and is a cosponsor of House Resolution 106. He serves on the House Financial Services and Homeland Security Committees. 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. |