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ANCA ANNOUNCES 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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11:52 24.10.2012
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has released its 2012
Congressional grades and endorsements, throwing the Armenian American
community's political and electoral strength behind House and Senate
candidates from across more than 30 states with proven track records
of support on issues of special concern to both Armenian Americans
and friends of Armenia.
"We are, once again, gratified to offer our Congressional endorsements
as a resource to help Armenian American voters make informed decisions
at the ballot box on November 6th," said ANCA Executive Director Aram
Hamparian. "With so many Senate and House races being hotly contested,
we encourage all Armenian Americans to go to the polls fully armed with
all the facts about each candidate's words and - more importantly -
their real-world actions on Armenian American issues."
The ANCA endorsements are based primarily on ANCA Congressional Report
Cards, a detailed review of each incumbent's record across a broad
range of Armenian American issues. These Report Cards, prepared in
consultation with ANCA Regional offices and local ANCs across the
country, cover issues ranging from securing a just resolution of
the Armenian Genocide and forcing Turkey's return of Armenian and
other Christian religious properties, to strengthening U.S.-Armenia
relations, defending Nagorno Karabakh's independence, and increasing
U.S. aid and trade levels with Armenia.
Among the grading criteria were each Member's willingness to advance
pro-Armenian American legislative initiatives (resolutions, letters,
etc.), including the Armenian Genocide Resolution, the Return of
Churches Resolution, and pro-Armenian provisions of the foreign aid
bill, as well as their support for Nagorno Karabakh. Other factors
include their membership in the Armenian Caucus, attendance at Armenian
civic and community events, and their support for human rights issues
related to Darfur and Cyprus.
The 2012 ANCA Report Cards include:
A point-by-point analysis of each incumbent's support on key
legislation, Congressional "Dear Colleague" letters, participation and
leadership in initiatives and events held in the nation's capital
and in local communities ~UCongressional Notes highlighting key
initiatives taken by individual House and Senate Members - from
Congressional speeches to other undertakings of special concern to
the Armenian American community.
A detailed accounting of Turkish and Azerbaijani Government lobby
efforts targeting Senators and Representatives during the 112th
Congress, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice Foreign Agent
Registration division.
From: A. Papazian
armradio.am
11:52 24.10.2012
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has released its 2012
Congressional grades and endorsements, throwing the Armenian American
community's political and electoral strength behind House and Senate
candidates from across more than 30 states with proven track records
of support on issues of special concern to both Armenian Americans
and friends of Armenia.
"We are, once again, gratified to offer our Congressional endorsements
as a resource to help Armenian American voters make informed decisions
at the ballot box on November 6th," said ANCA Executive Director Aram
Hamparian. "With so many Senate and House races being hotly contested,
we encourage all Armenian Americans to go to the polls fully armed with
all the facts about each candidate's words and - more importantly -
their real-world actions on Armenian American issues."
The ANCA endorsements are based primarily on ANCA Congressional Report
Cards, a detailed review of each incumbent's record across a broad
range of Armenian American issues. These Report Cards, prepared in
consultation with ANCA Regional offices and local ANCs across the
country, cover issues ranging from securing a just resolution of
the Armenian Genocide and forcing Turkey's return of Armenian and
other Christian religious properties, to strengthening U.S.-Armenia
relations, defending Nagorno Karabakh's independence, and increasing
U.S. aid and trade levels with Armenia.
Among the grading criteria were each Member's willingness to advance
pro-Armenian American legislative initiatives (resolutions, letters,
etc.), including the Armenian Genocide Resolution, the Return of
Churches Resolution, and pro-Armenian provisions of the foreign aid
bill, as well as their support for Nagorno Karabakh. Other factors
include their membership in the Armenian Caucus, attendance at Armenian
civic and community events, and their support for human rights issues
related to Darfur and Cyprus.
The 2012 ANCA Report Cards include:
A point-by-point analysis of each incumbent's support on key
legislation, Congressional "Dear Colleague" letters, participation and
leadership in initiatives and events held in the nation's capital
and in local communities ~UCongressional Notes highlighting key
initiatives taken by individual House and Senate Members - from
Congressional speeches to other undertakings of special concern to
the Armenian American community.
A detailed accounting of Turkish and Azerbaijani Government lobby
efforts targeting Senators and Representatives during the 112th
Congress, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice Foreign Agent
Registration division.
From: A. Papazian