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    Armenian Assembly of America
    122 C Street, NW, Suite 350
    Washington, DC 20001
    Phone: 202-393-3434
    Fax: 202-638-4904
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.armenianassembly.org

    PRESS RELEASE
    January 28, 2005
    CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
    Email: [email protected]


    RE: Rep. Hyde Announces IR Subcommittee Chairs

    Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-CA), an active member of the Armenian
    Caucus who has repeatedly championed Armenian-American issues, has
    been named by Hyde as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe. Hyde
    also tapped Armenian issues supporter Congresswoman Ileana
    Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) as chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East
    and Central Asia.

    The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based
    nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness
    of Armenian issues. It is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt membership
    organization.

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    NEWS RELEASE
    Committee on International Relations
    U.S. House of Representatives
    Henry J. Hyde, Chairman
    CONTACT: Sam Stratman (202) 226-7875

    January 27, 2005

    For IMMEDIATE Release

    Hyde Announces Subcommittee Chairs

    Panel on Oversight and Investigations Formed

    (WASHINGTON) - U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL), chairman of the House
    International Relations Committee, announced a reorganization of the
    Committee on Thursday, including creation of a Subcommittee on
    Oversight and Investigations.

    Hyde also announced that the committee will convene on Wednesday,
    February 2, for its formal organizational meeting to adopt Committee
    rules for the 109th Congress and approve a two-year oversight plan.

    Among the Committee's priorities in the 109th will be its continuing
    investigation of the growing corruption scandal engulfing the United
    Nations and proposals to reform U.S. participation in the world
    forum. Hyde said today that the subcommittee will be led by
    U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA).

    Hyde also named U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-CA) chairman of the
    Subcommittee on Europe with an expanded jurisdiction that includes
    tracking of emerging threats in the world. "Mr. Gallegly's experience
    on this Committee and his membership on the House Judiciary and
    Intelligence committees make him a key player in spearheading this
    Committee's relationship with some of America's most vital strategic
    allies and the challenges that we face together in a dangerous world,"
    Hyde said.

    Hyde also tapped U.S. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) to chair the
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
    Operations. "Under Chris Smith's leadership, the former Human Rights
    and International Operations Subcommittee was a powerhouse
    subcommittee producing major legislative initiatives including the
    first ever anti-trafficking legislation, embassy security upgrades and
    critical reforms to the State Department. Joining these comprehensive
    jurisdictions with authority for the important continent of Africa
    gives this subcommittee significant latitude to chart, reform and
    reshape foreign policy initiatives," Hyde said.

    Hyde also announced the reappointment of U.S. Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) as
    chair of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and U.S. Rep. Ileana
    Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) as chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East
    and Central Asia.

    Also on Thursday, Hyde named U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN), chairman of
    the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere; and U.S. Rep. Ed Royce
    (R-CA), chairman of the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and
    Nonproliferation.

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