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    BILL PROHIBITING FUNDING OF RAILROAD BYPASSING ARMENIA ENACTED

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    25.12.2006 17:11 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian Assembly of America hailed the
    enactment of legislation prohibiting funding for a railroad linking
    Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia while bypassing Armenia. As reported
    by the AAA, the bill was signed into law this week as part of a
    comprehensive measure known as the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
    Act of 2006. The legislation included an amendment by Senators Robert
    Menendez (D-NJ) and Rick Santorum (R-PA) ensuring that no Export-Import
    funding is used for a rail line which seeks to isolate Armenia from
    economic and regional transportation corridors. The provision mirrors
    the South Caucasus Integration and Open Railroads Act, which was
    introduced in both Houses with the support of the Armenian Assembly.

    Enactment of this provision is part of the Armenian Assembly's
    anti-isolation campaign and resulted in a successful outcome with
    final passage in the waning days of the 109th Congress. "This Assembly
    initiative to combat Turkey's and Azerbaijan's attempts to isolate
    Armenia is just one of the many ways in which we are working to
    ensure a secure and prosperous homeland," said Executive Director
    Bryan Ardouny. "We very much appreciate the leadership of House and
    Senate Members for bringing this important initiative to fruition." "I
    also want to thank those organizations and individuals who joined us
    in this community-wide effort," he added.
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