ARMENPAC Survey Results Published

PRESS RELEASE
ARMENPAC, The Armenian-American Political Action Committee
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Web: <; THE ARMENPAC SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN - 380 Respondents' Positions Published on - 207 Pledges to Join the Armenian Caucus Irving, TX - ARMENPAC has released the responses of its 2006 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire in which over 1,900 congressional hopefuls were surveyed on current issues of importance to the Armenian-American community. ARMENPAC investigated the positions of all candidates for the United States Senate and House of Representatives to empower Armenian-American voters by providing them with the information necessary to make an informed decision in the upcoming midterm elections on November 7, 2006. ARMENPAC is the first Armenian organization to educate all federal candidates, and to provide them with a forum to share their opinions, on fundamental Armenian-American issues. "ARMENPAC's Congressional Candidate Questionnaire initiative, which educates federal candidates who are unfamiliar with the pressing issues that are important to Armenian-Americans and empowers voters concerned with Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and Unites States relations, is a critical component of ARMENPAC's efforts to raise awareness of, and advocate for, policies that help create peace, security and stability in the Caucasus region," commented ARMENPAC Co-Chair Edgar Hagopian. ARMENPAC requires a strong foundation of Armenian-American supporters in order to maintain and advance a beneficial relationship between the United States, Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. To execute Armenian goals, a legislative body comprised of leaders devoted to facilitating and supporting initiatives that benefit Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh is imperative. The ARMENPAC Congressional Candidate Questionnaire has apprised voters with the knowledge necessary to make an informed decision when voting. The right to vote is a primary aspect of democratic governments, and ARMENPAC urges the Armenian-American community to refer to its survey results, which are posted at <; , before voting on November 7, 2006. Armenian-American unity, despite partisan political beliefs, is guaranteed to assist the Republics of, and our brothers and sisters in, Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. "Armenian-American voters have profited from ARMENPAC's leadership in pioneering this daunting survey initiative; ARMENPAC's initiatives are setting the advocacy standard which other organizations are quickly following and embracing as their own after a decade of apathy," said ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah. "The information gained from this survey, which is published on <; for the benefit of the entire Armenian-American community, will help us all to vote for the candidates that will most likely promote pro-Armenia/Nagorno Karabagh initiatives." To date, three-hundred eighty (380) candidates responded to ARMENPAC's 2006 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire; visit <; to view the survey results and find out if your candidates took the time to respond? Is your candidate interested in fighting for Armenian-American issues? Of the candidates that responded, ARMENPAC received two hundred seven (207) pledges to join the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. Already one of the largest caucuses in Congress, increasing membership with passionate leaders will only enhance Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh's relationship with the United States. Nine (9) of the respondents do not support the reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide, with varying explanations. Does your candidate regard the Armenian Genocide as a forgotten tragedy, better left in the past? In addition to viewing the responses to the 2006 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire, visit <; to obtain voter registration information. Posted on the ARMENPAC website are the voter registration forms of all fifty (50) states. To download your state's form, just click on the name of your state in the < t; "Register to Vote" link, fill out the form, and mail it to the designated agency before your state's registration deadline. If you do not have internet access, contact ARMENPAC at (877) 286-1046 to have a hard copy of your state's application form sent to you in the mail. It is imperative to the success of ARMENPAC's advocacy efforts that every eligible member of the Armenian-American community is registered to vote. ARMENPAC is an independent, bipartisan political action committee with a nationwide membership. ARMENPAC raises awareness of, and advocates for, policies that help create peace, security and stability in the Caucasus region. ARMENPAC provides financial support to federal officeholders, candidates, political action committees and organizations that actively support issues of importance to Armenian-Americans. For more information and how to join ARMENPAC, please call (877) 286-1046 or visit <; . ###