The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), one of the two most influential Armenian lobbying organizations in the USA (the second is the Armenian Assembly of America) said it believes that the recent changes in the U.S. Congress where now Democrats hold the majority, has brought about the best opportunity in years to defeat Turkey's Armenian Genocide denial campaign.
The new, 110th session of the U.S. Congress opens today with Democrats enjoying majority status in both houses for the first time in 12 years. But whether they can translate a slight numerical advantage into legislation is an open question. As VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports, a successful session could depend not only on the ability of Democrats to rise above partisan interests, but also above personal ones.
Acting just before adjournment, the U.S. Congress approved legislation Saturday required to implement the U.S. - India civilian nuclear cooperation deal. The measure, which marks a major shift in U.S. nuclear policy, goes to the White House for President Bush's signature.
In the next Congress together with our partners Adam Schiff and George Radanovich we shall prepare and present a bill on recognition of the Armenian Genocide,"Â Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone and Joe Knollenberg said during the meeting with Chairman of the Armenian Association of America Brian Adouny.
Americans believe access to health care should be the top domestic priority when the new Congress convenes next year, a new survey released today finds.
Although much of Armenia has been engrossed in its own domestic political developments, this week's American congressional elections have relevance for Armenia's relations with the superpower.
As Family Research Council present hard evidence on voting, US Families have chance to review real picture of their representatives. FRC presented voting scorecard for each representative in relation to seven major issues. ÂÂ
