PRESS RELEASE
ANC PAC
104 N. Belmont St.
Suite 200B
Glendale, CA 91206
ANC-PAC Issues Strong Endorsement ForOrange County Republican Congressman
Congressman Ed Royce is a Proponent of Stronger U.S.-Armenia Relations
October 24, 2006
LOS ANGELES, CA – Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) was endorsed this week by
the Armenian National Committee – Political Action Committee (ANC-PAC), the
nation’s largest grassroots Armenian American political organization. Royce,
a Republican from Orange County, has been a staunch advocate for his Armenian
American constituents in California’s 40th Congressional District.
“Ed Royce has earned the vote of every Armenian American in his district,”
commented ANC-PAC spokesperson Ara Malazian. “His principled leadership on
the powerful House International Relations Committee and his longstanding and
active ties to our community all across his congressional district give us
great faith in wholeheartedly endorsing his reelection to the U.S. Congress,”
Malazian added.
Earlier this year members of the ANC of Orange County met with Congressman
Royce to thank him for co-sponsoring the Crowley-Sherman-Royce Amendment to
the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2006. That amendment prohibits
the Export-Import Bank from providing any assistance “to develop or promote
any rail connections or railway-related connections that traverse or connect
Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Kars, Turkey, and that specifically
exclude cities in Armenia.” Congressman Royce was also fully briefed on both
the firing of former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans for honestly
referencing the Armenian Genocide and provided background on the ANCA’s
opposition to President Bush’s nominee to replace Evans.
Since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992, Royce has
vigorously addressed the concerns of his Armenian American constituents in
Orange County. By providing outstanding constituent services through his
District Office in Fullerton and by working in the U.S. Capitol to advance
pro-human rights legislation related to Armenia, the Congressman has emerged
as a leading voice for his Armenian Americans. The Congressman has proudly
served for years as a member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
and has consistently endorsed legislation to encourage stronger economic
relations between the United States and Armenia.
“The ANC-PAC’s endorsement is also the result of Congressman Royce’s
proven track-record in leading the charge in Congress to stop the ongoing
genocide in Sudan. We know that he has visited Darfur and seen a modern
genocide with his own eyes. We stand shoulder to shoulder with him in working
to find an international solution that will immediately stop the bloodshed in
Darfur,” Malazian added.
In 2004, the Armenian National Committee of Orange County awarded
Congressman Royce with its prestigious “Freedom Award” for championing the
concerns of his constituents in Washington, DC. The event, held at the
Armenian Community Center in Santa Ana, was attended by hundreds of the
Congressman’s constituents.
More recently, Royce has been an outspoken advocate for ending Turkey’s
shameful denial of the Armenian Genocide in which over 1.5 million Armenian
Christians were killed from 1915 to 1923. In September of 2005, the
Congressman participated in a markup of two Armenian Genocide resolutions in
the House International Relations Committee, on which he serves as a senior
member. With his full support, both measures, which call for proper U.S.
recognition of the Armenian Genocide and urge Turkey to end its decades long
denial of this crime against humanity, were overwhelmingly adopted.
Unfortunately, despite Royce’s backing, the Speaker of the House continues to
block both measures from being voted on by the full membership of the House
of Representatives.
Congressman Royce currently serves as the Chairman of the House
International Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on International Terrorism
and Nonproliferation. He is also being seriously considered by Republican
leaders to chair the full committee, given the retirement of the current
chairman, Congressman Henry Hyde of Illinois.
The ANC-PAC is a non-partisan federally registered political action
committee established to support campaign committees for Members of Congress
who share the values of the Armenian American community. The ANC-PAC is at
the forefront of efforts to ensure that the voice of the Armenian American
community is clearly heard in our nation’s capital. The ANC-PAC continues a
century old tradition of Armenian Americans engagement on the public policy
issues facing national political leaders, both in the U.S. Congress and the
White House.

Armenian National Committee of Canada
130 Albert St., Suite 1007
Ottawa, ON
KIP 5G4
Tel. (613) 235-2622 Fax (613) 238-2622
E-mail:[email protected]
PR ESS RELEASE
October 18, 2006
Contact: keveork Manguelian
Tel. (613) 235-2622
Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Armenia Concludes a Successful
Visits to Canada
“It is not our Intention to Humiliate or Corner Turkey,”–Minister Oskanian
Ottawa-Vartan Oskanian, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Armenia,
concluded a successful working visit to Ottawa on October 18 meeting Canada’
s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Peter MacKay and Canadian
legislators.
To honour His Excellency Vartan Oskanian, Gary Goodyear, (MP – Cambridge)
and Chairman of Canada-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, in
cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Ottawa, and the
Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC), hosted a luncheon-meeting for
House of Commons and Senate of Canada members.
After welcoming the minister, Gary Goodyear emphasized that the high turn
out of Parliamentarians demonstrates “the positive relationship that exists
between Armenia and Canada. It also illustrates the importance of our
commitment to developing bilateral agreements with our Armenian friends and
counterparts.” Goodyear concluded that by establishing Canada-Armenia
Parliamentary Friendship Group “we have the opportunity to share experiences
and develop warm friendships that will serve and strengthen our two
countries.”
After thanking the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada members, and
the Canadian Government for their recognition of the Armenian Genocide,
Minister Oskanian said that the purpose of his visit is to strengthen
Canada-Armenian bilateral relations in economic and political fields,
Canada -Armenia cooperation in international organizations and obtain Canada
‘s assistance in enhancing Armenia’s peace-keeping capacities.
Minister Oskanian reviewed Armenia’s political, economic and social
development, Armenia’s relation with its neighbours, and the French National
Assembly’s principled stand on the Armenian Genocide.
Minister Oskanian stressed that Armenia has always advocated dialogue and
the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Armenia and Turkey
without precondition. “It is not our intention to humiliate or corner
Turkey,” stated Minister Oskanian.
Jason Kenney, Parliamentary Secretary of the Prime Minister of Canada, on
behalf of the Government of Canada welcomed Minister Oskanian and wished him
a successful visit.
The two-hour meeting provided an excellent opportunity for Canadian
legislators to get first-hand knowledge of Armenia, its concerns and hopes.
In addition to the Parliamentarians, the gathering was attended by ANCC
Chairman Dr. Vagharch Ehrmdjian, ANCC central and regional board members,
Archbishop Khajag Hagopian, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Rev. Mher Khatchigian
and representatives from the Congress of Canadian Armenians.
Later in the day, Minister Oskanian met his counterpart– Hon. Peter
MacKay–to discuss issues of mutual interest to Canada and Armenia.
Minister Oskanian’s visit was covered by many major Canadian media
organizations.
“We are sure that such ministerial visits will pave the way for closer
relation between the two nations. The vibrant Canadian-Armenian community
and ANCC, will play, as they have done in the past, a pivotal role in
bringing Canada and Armenia closer,” said Aris Babikian, Executive Director
of ANCC.
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For media inquiries please contact:
Kelly Williams, Gary Goodyear- MP Office. Tel. (613) 996-1307
The ANCC is the largest and the most influential Canadian-Armenian
grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of
offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated
organizations around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns of
the Canadian-Armenian community on a broad range of issues.
Regional Chapters
Montréal – Laval – Ottawa – Toronto – Hamilton – Cambridge – St.
Catharines – Windsor – Vancouver
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PRESS RELEASE
THE ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP
1300 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 149
P.O.Box 5969
Fresno, CA 93755-5969
Tel: 559-224-1000
Fax: 559-224-1002
Email: [email protected]
ATG Seed Farmer Honored with Gold Medal
Yerevan, Armenia – At the second Armenian International AgroForum
Conference that took place in Yerevan, Armenia on September 22-23,
2006, Hovhanness Galoyan, an ATG farmer from Karnut village, near
Gyumri in Shirak Marz, was recognized by the Government of Armenia for
his exceptional achievement in the seed industry, and awarded him a
Gold Medal.
This is the second time in two years that the Armenian Government is
honoring the California based Armenian Technology Group (ATG) a Gold
Medal for its accomplishments in the rural agricultural development in
Armenia.
While awarding the medal, the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Davit
Lokyan praised the work done by Galoyan and declaring that “this year
the average wheat yields were very low in Armenia (1.5-2.5 MT per
hectares)…. Galoyan harvested 6-6.5 MT per ha!”
A farmer working under the directives of the ATG, Galoyan has mastered
the production of high quality certified wheat seed in Armenia. He is
a member of the Seed Producers Support Association (SPSA) founded by
ATG in 1998. The association has 47 members who are specialized in
production of certified high quality wheat, alfalfa, corn and barley
seeds that are appropriate for different growing zones in Armenia.
This award is the result of a long and dedicated efforts of long term
US based ATG technical farm advisors such as Roger Culver, and Roger
Benton who lived and worked with the farmers in Armenia for over 12
years.
” I am so pleased that our farmers are getting some recognition! They
are the backbone of Armenia’s rural economy,” said Roger Benton,
retired UC Extension Agent and a long time ATG technical advisor and
previous in-county director from his home in California. “ATG farmers
worked so hard to help feed the nation and their families. I remember
particularly when our seed growers literally saved thousands of people
from possible starvation and famine, by supplying clean and treated
seed to over 12,000 farmers to plant their winter wheat in 2000. May
God Bless them all!”
“ATG supplied the best of Western wheat growing knowledge together
with an initial variety of high quality wheat seed to the farmers of
Armenia”, said Nubar Tashjian, President of ATG. “To the credit of the
Armenian farmers, they readily adopted the Western methods together
with the wheat seed and the benefits realized are history. Those
farmers adopting ATG supplied seed and methodology improved wheat
production many times over greatly benefiting Armenia. I commend the
Armenian farmer for his industry and intelligence. I congratulate
Mr. Galoyan for his achievement, a medal well deserved “.
The ATG Seed Multiplication Project has been funded through USDA
Foreign Agricultural Service – Food for Progress. Other major sponsors
are the Lincy Foundation, The Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable
Foundation, PACC and other organizations and individuals in the United
States.
ATG is a California based non-profit, public benefit corporation with
offices in Fresno, Yerevan and Stepanakerd, NK. The organization can
be reached at 559-224-1000. Tax deductible donations could be mailed
to ATG 1300 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 131; P. O. Box 5969, Fresno, CA
93755. You can also visit the ATG web site at and
donate on line.
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Armenia Fund, Inc.
111 North Jackson St. Ste. 205
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-243-6222
Fax: 818-243-7222
URL:
PRESS RELEASE
Contact ~ Sarkis Kotanjian
[email protected]
Armenia Fund’s 9th Annual Telethon Set to Air Internationally
Nationwide Broadcast in All Armenian Communities
Los Angeles, CA – Armenia Fund United States Western Region is pleased
to announce the domestic and international broadcast coverage lineup of
its upcoming 9th Annual International Telethon. The telethon will be
aired on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2006 in all Armenian communities
around the United States and the world.
As part of the Rebirth of Artsakh project, proceeds from the live 12
hour program will benefit the regional development of Hadrut, Nagorno
Karabakh. The funds will go towards building new drinking water
pipelines as well as reconstructing healthcare facilities and schools
that fell victim to the war and years of neglect. In an effort to
eradicate poverty in this war ravaged border region, Armenia Fund will
also implement a comprehensive agricultural development project to
impact 1,000 farmers in 8 Hadrut villages. A similar regional
development program is currently underway in the northern Martakert
region using the funds raised during last year’s Telethon 2005.
His Excellency Arkady Ghoukasian, President of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic and Mrs. Naira Melkoumian Chief Executive Officer of Armenia
Fund International will be present during the telethon. The live program
is set to air internationally from Glendale Studios, California. Below
is the listing of the domestic broadcast stations in the United States
and their times in respective local time zones.
H1-Armenian Public Television will also air the live program in Armenia,
as well as on satellite in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the United
States. Viewers with a Globecast World TV satellite may tune in to
H1-Armenian Public Television and view the live 12 hour program. In
addition, Horizon Armenian Television, the largest Diaspora based
Armenian cable and satellite network outside of Armenia will air the
telethon on its channel as well. Viewers in North America may watch the
Telethon on Horizon’s satellite channels. The Telethon will also be
webcasted live for 12 hours on from 8am-8pm PST. For
detailed broadcast information, please log on to
Boston, Massachusetts
WBPX 68; WDPX 58; WPXG 21
12pm – 6pm EST
Chicago, Illinois
WCPX 38
11am – 5pm CST
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
KPXD 68
Charter Ch. 28; Time Warner Ch. 26
11am – 5pm CST
Detroit, Michigan
WPXD 31
12pm – 6pm EST
Fresno and Central California
KJEO Ch. 32
Comcast Ch. 14
8am – 8pm PST
Houston, Texas
KPXB 49
Time Warner Ch. 7; Phonoscope Ch. 49
11am – 5pm CST
Las Vegas, Nevada
KFBT 33
Cox Ch. 6
12pm – 8pm PST
Greater Los Angeles Area
KSCI 18
All Cable Sys. Ch. 18
8am – 8pm PST
Miami, Florida
WPXM 35
12pm – 6pm EST
New York, New York
WPXN 31
12pm – 6pm EST
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WPPX 61
12pm – 6pm EST
Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe, Arizona
KPPX 51
Cox Ch. 17; Qwest Ch. 17
11am – 5pm MST
Providence, Rhode Island
WPXQ 69
12pm – 6pm EST
San Francisco & Bay Area
KTSF Ch. 26; Comcast Ch. 8
12pm – 6pm PST
Salt Lake City, Utah
KUPX 16
Comcast Ch. 16
11am – 5pm MST
Seattle, Vancouver, Western WA
KBCB 24
Comcast Ch. 14
8am – 8pm PST
St. Louis and Jefferson County, Missouri
Charter Ch. 8
10am – 10pm CST
Washington, DC
WPXW 66
12pm – 6pm EST
Armenia Fund, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation
established in 1994 to facilitate large-scale humanitarian and
infrastructure development assistance to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
Since 1991, Armenia Fund has rendered more than $160 million in
development aid to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Armenia Fund, Inc. is
the U.S. Western Region affiliate of `Hayastan’ All-Armenian Fund. Tax
ID# 95-4485698

PRESS RELEASE October 23, 2006
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: [email protected] ;Web:
Armenian Embassy, with Leading Armenian American Organizations, Celebrates
Armenia’s Fifteenth Anniversary in Washington, DC
On October 21, 2006, the fifteenth anniversary of Armenia’s independence was
celebrated in Washington’s renown Omni Shoreham Hotel with a special event
drawing near 500 guests from all Armenian communities in the United States
and the heads of all the leading Armenian-American political, cultural,
religious, and benevolent organizations. Represented at the event were
organizations that made an essential contribution to sustaining the Armenian
independent statehood, such as the Armenian National Committee of America,
the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the Armenian Assembly of America,
Fund for Armenian Relief, the Armenian Missionary Association of America,
the Cafesjian Family Foundation, and the Armenian Relief Society, whose
representatives had the opportunity to make congratulatory remarks.
Also present at the event were representatives of U.S. State Department,
USAID, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, as well as former U.S.
Ambassadors to Armenia. An official delegation headed by Minister of Foreign
Affairs Vartan Oskanian traveled to Washington to participate in the
celebration.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador of Armenia to the U.S. Tatoul Markarian
noted that among the major and irreversible achievements of independence
were democratic development, liberal market economy, strong state
institutions, and consolidation of the entire Armenian nation around the
newly-independent state. Ambassador Markarian stressed the essential role of
the strong Armenian-American community and U.S.-Armenian relations in
sustaining the newly-independent statehood and promoting Armenia’s economic
development. He noted that the above organizations and the Diaspora in
general enthusiastically embraced the newly-independent Armenia and
supported the efforts of the Armenian government. The Ambassador of Armenia
noted that the presence of all the leading organizations at the celebration
once more demonstrated the unity of the Armenian nation and the Armenian
state, which is the best guarantee for success of Armenia and all Armenians
in the twenty-first century and beyond. Excerpts from the Ambassador’s
remarks are presented below.
Speaking on behalf of U.S. administration, Deputy Assistant Secretary of
State for Europe and Eurasia and Special Negotiator Matthew Bryza offered
warm congratulations on the fifteenth anniversary of independence and noted
the friendly relations and close cooperation between the United States and
Armenia on issues of regional and global importance.
Delivering the keynote address during the celebration, Minister Oskanian
drew historical parallels between the current independence and the
experience of the First Republic and noted that upholding Armenia as an
independent, democratic, and prosperous state is a task for the Armenian
nation as a whole. He stressed the importance of unity and solidarity
between Armenia and Diaspora in further enhancing the indepependent
statehood. The keynote address by the Minister is available in full at the
Foreign Ministry website, at
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Excerpts from remarks by Ambassador Tatoul Markarian at the special event
celebrating fifteen years of independence
It is a great honor to welcome you to the event celebrating the fifteenth
anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. Fifteen years
ago, the citizens of Armenia voted to make Armenia an independent and
democratic state. The newly-born Republic of Armenia has made enormous
efforts and tremendous sacrifice to build Armenia we all dream about. Among
the major and irreversible achievements of independence are democratic
development, liberal market economy, and strong state institutions. Armenia
has become an active and responsible member of the international community.
The restoration of Armenia’s independence also gave new life to the Armenian
Diaspora, helping revitalize the Armenian identity, revive the strength of
the Armenian communities, find new mission and adjust towards new goals,
especially in Armenia and Artsakh. Not having been a nation-state in the
conventional sense of the word, independent Armenia has become a truly
national state.
…
Celebrating the anniversary of Armenia’s independence in Washington, D.C. is
indeed appropriate since the U.S. government, and also the World Bank and
the IMF have been the biggest investors in Armenia’s independence from the
very beginning. Its latest manifestation is the Millennium Challenge
Corporation program in Armenia. The U.S. Congress has always been an
unreserved supporter of Armenia throughout its political and economic
transition. Our American friends on the Hill and in the Administration have
never had doubts about the dedication of the Armenian people and leadership
to our shared values and principles, and I want to thank them for that. Our
strong cooperation all these years and your eagerness to share our today’s
celebration express the warm friendship between the United States and
Armenia.
…
Washington also symbolizes the strong Armenian American Diaspora, which has
distinguished itself by its essential contribution to sustaining Armenia’s
independence from day one. The Armenian-American community was in the
forefront of the efforts to help make true the centuries-long dream, the
building of Armenian statehood, and worked tirelessly to help expand
U.S.-Armenian relations.
The Armenian Church, the Diasporan communities, patriotic individuals, and
organizations such as the Armenian National Committee of America, Armenian
General Benevolent Union, Armenian Assembly of America, Fund for Armenian
Relief, Cafesjian Foundation, Armenian Missionary Association of America,
and Armenian Relief Society have enthusiastically embraced the
newly-independent Armenia. These organizations supported the efforts of the
Armenian government, and not only – in a way – co-sponsored the newly-born
independence, but also willingly came forward to co-sponsor with the Embassy
today’s celebration, which we appreciate highly. The list of patriotic
organizations naturally is not limited to those only, and there are also
great examples like Kirk Kirkorian’s Lincy Foundation and others.
I cannot enumerate all of them today but I want assure you that their
commitment and dedication will be admired and deemed even more monumental
from the horizon of the future by generations to come.
Independence has always been a unifying factor, and tonight’s celebration
once more demonstrates the unity of the Armenian nation and the Armenian
state, which is a prerequisite for success of Armenia and all Armenians in
the twenty-first century and beyond.
Once again, I want to congratulate and also thank each and every one of you
for being with us tonight. And thanks to all the individuals and
organizations who have helped us in organizing this event.
Thank you.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Armenian National Committee of America
1711 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 775-1918
Fax: (202) 775-5648
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet:
PRESS RELEASE
October 24, 2006
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
— Throws Community’s Support Behind 16 U.S. Senate
and 196 House Pro-Armenian American Candidates
WASHINGTON, DC – With just two weeks to go before the most hotly
contested Congressional election in more than a decade, the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today released its
2006 endorsements, throwing the political and electoral strength of
the Armenian American community behind supportive candidates for
the Senate and House of Representatives from forty U.S. States.
“We are pleased to offer our Congressional endorsements as a
resource to help Armenian American voters make informed decisions
at the ballot box on November 7th,” said ANCA Executive Director
Aram Hamparian. “With so many races being closely contested, we
encourage all Armenian Americans to go to the polls and support
each of our friends, starting in New Jersey with Senator Bob
Menendez – ANCA’s top electoral priority for 2006.”
To the acclaim of Armenian Americans from the Garden State and
throughout the nation, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), last month,
placed a hold on the confirmation of Richard Hoagland, the
President’s highly controversial nominee for U.S. Ambassador to
Armenia, due to his statements denying the Armenian Genocide. The
ANC of New Jersey has mobilized volunteers, donors, and voters
across the state to support the Senator’s campaign.
The ANCA endorsements are based primarily on the ANCA Congressional
Report Card, a detailed review of each incumbent’s record across a
broad range of Armenian American issues. These Report Cards,
prepared in consultation with local ANCA chapters across the
country, cover issues ranging from securing a just resolution of
the Armenian Genocide and the strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations
to defending Nagorno Karabagh’s independence and increasing U.S.
aid and trade levels.
Among the specific criteria measured were membership in the
Armenian Caucus and willingness to advance pro-Armenian American
legislation, including the Armenian Genocide resolutions, the
Railroad bill, measures against Turkey and Azerbaijan’s illegal
blockades, as well as legislative initiatives to end the genocide
that is taking place today in Darfur. Also considered was the
level of support for Congressional initiatives demanding the
recognition of the Armenian Genocide, calling for increased aid to
Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh, supporting the Republic of Nagorno
Karabagh’s independence, protesting PBS’s decision to provide a
platform for Armenian Genocide deniers, and standing up against the
unjustified firing of U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, and
protesting the President’s unacceptable nominee to replace him in
Yerevan.
Complete information about grading criteria as well as individual
ANCA Report Cards will be posted on the ANCA Website on Friday,
October 27th.
A complete list of ANCA Congressional endorsements is provided
below.
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ANCA 2006 Congressional Endorsements
Arizona:
District #4: Ed Pastor (D)
District #7: Raul Grijalva (D)
Arkansas:
District #1: Marion Berry (D)
District #4: Mike Ross (D)
California:
Senate: Dianne Feinstein (D)
District #1: Mike Thompson (D)
District #3: Dan Lungren (R)
District #4: John Doolittle (R)
District #5: Doris Matsui (D)
District #6: Lynn Woolsey (D)
District #7: George Miller (D)
District #8: Nancy Pelosi (D)
District #9: Barbara Lee (D)
District #10: Ellen Tauscher (D)
District #11: Richard Pombo (R)
District #13: Pete Stark (D)
District #14: Anna Eshoo (D)
District #15: Michael Honda (D)
District #16: Zoe Lofgren (D)
District #17: Sam Farr (D)
District #18: Dennis Cardoza (D)
District #19: George Radanovich (R)
District #20: Jim Costa (D)
District #21: Devin Nunes (R)
District #23: Lois Capps (D)
District #24: Elton Gallegly (R)
District #25: Buck McKeon (R)
District #27: Brad Sherman (D)
District #28: Howard Berman (D)
District #29: Adam Schiff (D)
District #30: Henry Waxman (D)
District #31: Xavier Becerra (D)
District #32: Hilda Solis (D)
District #33: Diane Watson (D)
District #34: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
District #35: Maxine Waters (D)
District #37: Juanita Millender-McDonald (D)
District #38: Grace Napolitano (D)
District #39: Linda Sanchez (D)
District #40: Edward Royce (R)
District #43: Joe Baca (D)
District #44: Ken Calvert (R)
District #45: Mary Bono (R)
District #46: Dana Rohrabacher (R)
District #47: Loretta Sanchez (D)
District #48: John Campbell (R)
District #49: Darrell Issa (R)
District #51: Bob Filner (D)
District #53: Susan Davis (D)
Colorado:
District #1: Diana DeGette (D)
District #2: Mark Udall (D)
District #4: Marilyn Musgrave (R)
Connecticut:
Senate: Joe Lieberman (I)
District #1: John Larson (D)
District #2: Rob Simmons (R)
District #3: Rosa DeLauro (D)
District #4: Christopher Shays (R)
District #5: Nancy Johnson (R)
District of Columbia:
At Large: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D)
Florida:
District #14: Connie Mack (R)
District #17: Kendrick Meek (D)
District #18: Illeana Ros-Lehtinen (R)
District #21: Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R)
District #22: E. Clay Shaw (R)
Georgia:
District #3: James Marshall (D)
District #5: John Lewis (D)
District #12: John Barrow (D)
District #13: David Scott (D)
Hawaii:
Senate: Daniel Akaka (D)
District #1: Neil Abercrombie (D)
Illinois:
District #1: Bobby Rush (D)
District #2: Jesse Jackson (D)
District #3: Daniel Lipinski (D)
District #4: Luis Gutierrez (D)
District #7: Danny Davis (D)
District #8: Melissa Bean (D)
District #9: Janice Schakowsky (D)
District #10: Mark Kirk (R)
District #11: Gerald Weller (R)
District #12: Jerry Costello (D)
District #19: John Shimkus (R)
Indiana:
District #1: Peter Visclosky (D)
District #3: Mark Souder (R)
District #6: Mike Pence (R)
Iowa:
District #2: Jim Leach (R)
Kansas
District #1: Jerry Moran (R)
District #3: Dennis Moore (D)
Kentucky:
District #6: Ben Chandler (D)
Louisiana:
District #3: Charlie Melancon (D)
Maine:
Senate: Olympia Snowe (R)
District #1: Tom Allen (D)
District #2: Michael Michaud (D)
Maryland:
Senate: Ben Cardin (D) – OPEN SEAT
District #4: Albert Wynn (D)
District #5: Steny Hoyer (D)
District #8: Christopher Van Hollen (D)
Massachusetts:
Senate: Edward Kennedy (D)
District #1: John Olver (D)
District #2: Richard Neal (D)
District #3: James McGovern (D)
District #4: Barney Frank (D)
District #5: Martin Meehan (D)
District #6: John Tierney (D)
District #7: Edward Markey (D)
District #8: Michael Capuano (D)
District #9: Stephen Lynch (D)
District #10: William Delahunt (D)
Michigan:
Senate: Debbie Stabenow (D)
District #4: Dave Camp (R)
District #5: Dale Kildee (D)
District #8: Mike Rogers (R)
District #9: Joe Knollenberg (R)
District #10: Candice Miller (R)
District #11: Thaddeus McCotter (R)
District #12: Sander Levin (D)
District #13: Carolyn Kilpatrick (D)
District #14: John Conyers (D)
District #15: John Dingell (D)
Minnesota:
District #4: Betty McCollum (D)
District #7: Collin Peterson (D)
Mississippi:
District #2: Bennie Thompson (D)
Missouri:
District #1: William Clay (D)
District #3: Russ Carnahan (D)
District #5: Emanuel Cleaver (D)
Nevada:
Senate: John Ensign (R)
District #1: Shelley Berkley (D)
District #3: Jon Porter (R)
New Hampshire:
District #1: Jeb Bradley (R)
District #2: Charles Bass (R)
New Jersey:
Senate: Robert Menendez (D)
District #1: Robert Andrews (D)
District #2: Frank LoBiondo (R)
District #3: H. James Saxton (R)
District #4: Christopher Smith (R)
District #5: Scott Garrett (R)
District #6: Frank Pallone (D)
District #7: Mike Ferguson (R)
District #9: Steven Rothman (D)
District #10: Donald Payne (D)
District #11: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R)
District #12: Rush Holt (D)
New York:
Senate: Hillary Clinton (D)
District #1: Tim Bishop (D)
District #2: Steve Israel (D)
District #4: Carolyn McCarthy (D)
District #5: Gary Ackerman (D)
District #6: Gregory Meeks (D)
District #7: Joseph Crowley (D)
District #8: Jerrold Nadler (D)
District #9: Anthony Weiner (D)
District #10: Edolphus Towns (D)
District #12: Nydia Velazquez (D)
District #14: Carolyn Maloney (D)
District #15: Charles Rangel (D)
District #17: Eliot Engel (D)
District #18: Nita Lowey (D)
District #19: Sue Kelly (R)
District #20: John Sweeney (R)
District #21: Michael McNulty (D)
District #22: Maurice Hinchey (D)
District #23: John McHugh (R)
District #29: John Randy Kuhl (R)
North Carolina:
District #7: Mike McIntyre (D)
Ohio:
Senate: Sherrod Brown (D) – CHALLENGER
District #1: Steve Chabot (R)
District #2: Victoria Wulisin (D) – CHALLENGER
District #9: Marcy Kaptur (D)
District #10: Dennis Kucinich (D)
District #11: Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D)
District #17: Tim Ryan (D)
Oklahoma:
District #2: Dan Boren (D)
Oregon:
District #3: Earl Blumenauer (D)
District #4: Peter DeFazio (D)
Pennsylvania:
Senate: Richard Santorum (R)
District #2: Chaka Fattah (D)
District #3: Phil English (R)
District #6: Jim Gerlach (R)
District #7: Curt Weldon (R)
District #8: Mike Fitzpatrick (R)
District #13: Allyson Schwartz (D)
District #14: Mike Doyle (D)
District #15: Charles Dent (R)
District #17: Tim Holden (D)
Rhode Island:
District #1: Patrick Kennedy (D)
District #2: James Langevin (D)
South Carolina:
District #2: Joe Wilson (R)
South Dakota:
At Large#: Stephanie Herseth (D)
Tennessee:
District #3: Zach Wamp (R)
District #4: Lincoln Davis (D)
Texas:
District #9: Al Green (D)
District #18: Sheila Jackson Lee (D)
District #20: Charlie Gonzalez (D)
District #22: Nick Lampson (D) – OPEN SEAT
District #25: Lloyd Doggett (D)
District #29: Gene Green (D)
Utah:
District #2: Jim Matheson (D)
Vermont:
Senate: Bernie Sanders (I) – OPEN SEAT
Virginia:
Senate: George Allen (R)
District #1: Jo Ann Davis (R)
District #7: Eric Cantor (R)
District #8: James Moran (D)
District #10: Frank Wolf (R)
Washington:
Senate: Maria Cantwell (D)
District #3: Brian Baird (D)
District #5: Cathy McMorris (R)
District #7: Jim McDermott (D)
Wisconsin:
Senate: Herb Kohl (D)
District #1: Paul Ryan (R)
District #2: Tammy Baldwin (D)
District #3: Ron Kind (D)
District #4: Gwen Moore (D)
District #5: F. James Sensenbrenner (R)

Federation of Armenian Organisations of the Netherlands (FAON)
24 April committee for recognition and commemoration of the Armenian
genocide of 1915
Address: Weesperstraat 91 – The Hague, The Netherlands
K.v.K. 27264382
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
Contact: M. Hakhverdian
PRESS RELEASE

Armenian Federation meets minister Verdonk
Genocide education is necessary

The Hague, 24 October 2006 – Representatives of the Federation of Armenian
Organisations in the Netherlands (FAON) met today with minister Verdonk of
Immigration and Integration. The reason for this meeting was connected with
the commotion after the removal of three MP candidates of Turkish descent
from the candidates¹ lists of CDA (Christian Democrat Party) and PvdA
(Labour Party) for publicly denying the Armenian Genocide.

The FAON asked the minister to clearly express and continue to express the
Dutch position on this subject both internationally, such as the policy
carried out by Foreign Minister Bot with respect to Turkey since the motion
of Rouvoet (December 2004), as well as in the Netherlands, by showing
solidarity with the Armenian minority.

In response to that Minister Verdonk underlined that in the international
context the Dutch government has raised the Armenian question repeatedly,
both in EU framework and in the bilateral contacts with Turkey and will
continue to do so.

The Armenian Federation, that got the ball rolling on the matter of the MP
candidates through a letter to the CDA (Christian Democrat Party), expressed
concern towards the minister on the one-sided way in which particularly
Turks in the Netherlands are informed about this episode of the history,
which hampers their integration into Dutch society. Moreover, because of
current Turkish legislation, it is in fact impossible for Turks, also those
living in the Netherlands, to give other opinions on this matter than the
official Turkish point of view.

The FAON for this reason urged the minister to adapt the education programme
on this subject. By means of objective material, attention should be paid to
this history on different levels, as is the case in neighbouring countries,
in one package together with the Holocaust and other genocides. The
Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Amsterdam can play an
important role in this matter.

Minister Verdonk promised that she will transmit the request of the FAON
concerning the adaptation of the history curriculum on this subject to her
colleague of Education, Culture and Sciences. The minister subscribes to the
need of sound provision of information on the matter.

Additionally, the FAON asked for an active attitude of the Dutch government
by acting against denial on internet sites stirring up hatred, and other
forms of public denial, minimisation, justification or reversing of the
Armenian Genocide; action is also necessary against hackers who continuously
try to destroy Dutch and Armenian internet websites with pictures of the
Turkish flag and the Grey Wolves.

In response to this request, minister Verdonk promised to ask the Dutch
Complaints Bureau for Discrimination on the Internet (MDI) to be alert to
any form of discrimination towards Armenians.

Finally minister Verdonk also promised that under her orders a profile (an
information booklet) of the Armenian community in the Netherlands will be
established.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region
104 North Belmont, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Telephone: (818) 500-1918
Facsimile: (818) 246-7353
[email protected] <; PRESS RELEASE October 24, 2006 Contact: Lerna Kayserian Tel: (818) 500-1918 ANCA-WR MEETS WITH CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN AS PART OF REGION-WIDE MEETINGS GLENDALE, CA - The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) met with US Representative Henry Waxman (D-30) in his Los Angeles district office last week. ANCA-WR Community Relations Director Haig Hovsepian was joined by 30th District constituents Ara Khachatourian and Alice Mouradian. Meeting attendees thanked the Congressman for his support of key legislation, including H.Res.316, a resolution commemorating the Armenian Genocide, and H.R.3361, a bill that prevents the United States from financing railway projects that would intentionally bypass Armenia. During the meeting, Rep. Waxman was updated on the firing of former US Ambassador to Armenia, John Marshall Evans, as well as the controversy surrounding the US Administration's nominee, Richard Hoagland, to replace him. The Congressman was briefed on the lack of explanation by the State Department regarding the reasons for Ambassador Evans' dismissal and was asked that he and his colleagues investigate the matter further. "We were glad to meet with the Congressman and take the opportunity to express our concerns," noted Hovsepian. "We look forward to working with him to address these concerns as we continue to build a strong relationship between the Congressman and the community." The meeting with Rep. Waxman comes at the end of a three-month effort by the ANCA-WR - in collaboration with its local chapters - to expand relations between the Armenian American communities and their elected officials at a federal level. Since July, the ANCA-WR has met with over 30 members of Congress throughout the western region, including members from Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Texas, and Washington. The ANCA is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian-American community on a broad range of issues.

BELARUSIAN PREMIER LEAVES FOR ARMENIA
Belapan news agency, Minsk
22 Oct 06
A Belarusian government delegation led by Prime Minister Syarhey
Sidorski has left for Armenia, the Belarusian news agency Belapan
reported on 22 October, quoting official sources.
According to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, Sidorski is scheduled to
discuss economic and humanitarian cooperation issues at his meetings
with Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, Prime Minister Andranik
Markaryan and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, Belapan added.
Sidorski’s visit to Armenia will last till 24 October, the news
agency said.

DON’T GO COLD TURKEY
Financial Times, UK
22 October 2006 Sunday 8:33:05 PM GMT
The negative rhetoric has heated up. Following France’s decision
to outlaw denial of the 1915 Armenian genocide, the likelihood that
Turkey’s entry into the European Union will stall has also risen.
With the formal suspension of accession talks a distinct possibility,
should investors fret?
General elections in 2007 add spice to the row with France. But
political uncertainties should not overshadow Turkey’s robust economic
achievements. These include speeded-up structural reform, particularly
in the financial system, fiscal consolidation, and strong productivity
growth. Momentum has been driven less by the prospect of EU entry than
by the stringent requirements of successive International Monetary
Fund loan agreements. The latest of these imposes targets of a primary
budget surplus and 4 per cent inflation.
While inflation is running significantly higher in the wake of currency
declines earlier this year, 12-month expectations have fallen, and
the central bank remains draconian. Admittedly, not all is rosy on
the economic front tourism receipts, direly needed to offset a record
trade deficit, are tumbling but Turkey’s economy looks more resilient
to political upsets than in the past.
What does this mean for markets? Stocks have underperformed the MSCI
emerging markets index, in dollar terms, by 16 per cent in the past
year but have recovered strongly since June. Spreads on Turkish debt
have widened from a May low of 164 basis points over US Treasuries,
according to the JPMorgan EMBI+ index, to 224bp. But at only 40 basis
points above the emerging market average, this suggests investors
are relatively sanguine about the EU debate.
Emerging market investors have proved forgiving, perhaps overly,
in the face of this year’s emerging market wobbles. Still, while
Turkey remains vulnerable to waves of increased global risk aversion,
the reassuring trend of domestic economic policy, if not politics,
is not in doubt.