Georgetta Avakian: 90% of Congressmen supported adoption of the resolution; no one’s aware of what has come to pass at the last minuteDecember 23, 2010 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Failure to schedule a vote on H.Res.252 has caused yet another disappointment among Armenian Diaspora representatives, according to Georgetta Avakian, head of Hay Dat Jerusalem Office. As she noted in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Turkish lobby has played a major role in the issue. “U.S. leadership acknowledges 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Empire; however, refraining to recognise the fact in pursuit of its own interests. 90% of Congressmen supported adoption of the resolution. No one’s aware of what has come to pass at the last minute.” “In 2011, Diaspora will continue work towards Armenian Genocide recognition,” Ms. Avakian stressed. The U.S. House Democratic Leadership failed to schedule a vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H,Res.252, despite support for this human rights measure from a broad bipartisan majority, killing the prospects for the passage of this legislation during this session of Congress. With the current Democrat-led House of Representatives coming to a close, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) said he is pushing for a vote on H. Res. 252 before U.S. Congress adjourns. Schiff said he will reintroduce the resolution if necessary next year. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |