  MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN COLLIN PETERSON JOINED CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS ON ARMENIAN ISSUESOctober 13, 2001 - 23:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America today welcomed Congressman Collin Peterson elected to the House of Representatives from Minnesota, who joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. He became the 106th member of the group promoting the interests of American Armenians. The leadership of the Assembly hoped Peterson would encourage his other Minnesota colleagues to join the Caucus. As it is known, two other Minnesota Congressmen already form part of the Caucus. Earlier Congressman Peterson had supported the bill recognizing the fact of the Armenian genocide and had voted for maintaining Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act.  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 |  Latest 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. |
