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ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK Monday, August 22, 2005

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    ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK Monday, August 22, 2005


    LAWMAKERS URGE RICE TO DENOUNCE RAIL PROJECT
    Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Frank Pallone, Jr.
    (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (D-MI) today urged Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice to denounce plans by Turkey to move forward with a
    multi-million dollar railroad project that would exclude Armenia from
    East-West commercial corridors.

    In a letter sent to Rice, and signed by the Caucus Co-Chairs and Reps.
    George Radanovich (R-CA), Steven Rothman (D-NJ), Joseph Crowley (D-NY),
    Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), Edward Royce (R-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA),
    the lawmakers expressed their dismay over plans to develop a railroad
    connecting Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan, while overlooking an existing
    line that runs through Armenia.

    The congressional letter said in part: "Open and integrated
    transportation routes among Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey are
    necessary to promote cooperation, support economic growth and help
    resolve regional conflicts. Unfortunately, this policy is being
    undermined by efforts to exclude Armenia in regional development
    projects...In no way should the United States condone a proposal or
    program that directly undermines our goal of fostering integration and
    cooperation among the countries of the region."

    Last month, Knollenberg, along with Pallone and Radanovich, introduced
    legislation (H. R. 3361) that would prohibit funding for this
    ill-proposed route, which is estimated to cost between $400-800 million
    and could take years to construct. The existing Kars-Gymuri line which
    links Turkey, Armenia and Georgia could be operational in weeks with
    only a few minor repairs.

    ARAMAC ACTIVISTS HOLD DISTRICT MEETINGS; LAWMAKERS ASSURE CONTINUED
    SUPPORT
    The Assembly's Armenian American Action Committee (ARAMAC) last week
    held congressional district meetings in Minnesota and New York, briefing
    lawmakers on key legislative items and encouraging their continued
    support. Assembly Grassroots Director Nancy Hiteshue traveled to St.
    Paul to meet with Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and District Representative
    Chao Lee. Hiteshue was joined by Minnesota State Chair Lou Ann
    Matossian, Vice Chair Aram Desteian and Assembly Associate Trustee Kathy
    Cafesjian Baradaran. The group thanked McCollum for co-sponsoring the
    Armenian Genocide resolution (H.R. 316) and urged her to support the
    rail bill. While in Minnesota, Hiteshue led a Community Briefing and
    State Chair Workshop at St. Sahag Church. The event included a briefing
    by Board of Directors Vice Chair Lisa Esayian and a brainstorming
    session on increasing the Assembly's outreach efforts in the Midwest.
    Also last week, Hiteshue and Assembly Affiliate Member Sam Melkonian met
    with Jon Schneider, District Director for Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) in
    Coram, NY. Hiteshue and Melkonian expressed their thanks for Bishop's
    support of H.R 316 and asked that he cosponsor the rail bill and also
    join the Armenian Caucus.

    Meanwhile in California, activists met Congressman Gary Miller (R-CA),
    who represents parts of eastern Orange County and northeastern Los
    Angeles County. Western Office Director Lena Kaimian led the meeting,
    which also included activists Dr. Sarkis Broussalian, Anoush and Diane
    Cabraloff, Vahe Charkhutian, Vasken Imasdounian, Rita Topalian and
    Western Office Deputy Director Nicole Shahenian. The Assembly
    delegation asked Miller to support the Armenian Genocide bill and the
    Rail measure and encouraged his involvement on Armenian issues.

    Kaimian also had an hour-long meeting with Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA) at
    his district office in Gold River, CA. She urged the Congressman to join
    the Armenian Caucus and support the two current measures before the
    House.

    ASSEMBLY RESPONDS TO MISREPRESENTATION OF ARMENIA BY NY NEWSPAPER
    The New York Sun last week published a Letter to the Editor by Executive
    Director Bryan Ardouny in response to an erroneous article on Armenia.
    Below is the full text of Ardouny's letter to the newspaper.

    Re: "Second-Largest Recipients of U.S. Aid, Armenians Fight to Get
    Ahead" Michael Mainville, August 9, 2005.

    Armenia has one of the most vibrant and fast growing economies among the
    states of the former Soviet Union, yet Michael Mainville claims the
    country is languishing and its people are fleeing.

    The fact is Armenia's gross domestic product has doubled in recent years
    and emigration has slowed to a trickle. Poverty reduction - which is
    among President Kocharian's highest priorities - has fallen by 25
    percent in five years and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans has said
    the country is "on the right track." Mainville does correctly note that
    Congress has increased funding to Armenia over the Administration's
    request. However, he fails to mention that this aid money helps offset
    the impact of the Turkish and Azeri blockades of Armenia.

    Calendar of Events

    10/19-11/1: Annual Mission to Armenia & NKR
    10/22: International Banquet; Yerevan, Armenia
    11/13: Capital Regional Holiday Reception; Washington, DC
    3/26 - 3/28: 2006 National Conference & Banquet; DC


    ************************************************** ****************
    A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
    1140 19th Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 393-3434
    FAX (202) 638-4904
    E-Mail: [email protected] WEB http://www.armenianassembly.org
    ************************************************** ****************


    Join the ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA for the 10th Anniversary Best of
    Armenia TRUSTEE MISSION TO ARMENIA AND NAGORNO KARABAKH

    October 19 through November 1, 2005

    And attend the First International Banquet for the Celebration of the
    Strong United States-Armenia Relationship

    Saturday, October 22, 2005
    Package Prices are as Follows:
    Double Occupancy - $2,900 per person
    Single Occupancy - $3,100
    Banquet Ticket Only - $50

    Package Pricing Includes:
    * Coach class round trip airline tickets London/Yerevan/London
    * 13 nights hotel accommodations at Armenia Marriott Hotel,
    including breakfast
    * Admission ticket to the International Banquet
    * Admission to Armenian Assembly General Session and Briefing
    * Visa Fees, Airport Tax, Local Transportation, Tours, Briefings,
    Entertainment and most Meals
    * Optional Nagorno Karabakh trip additional $500 per person

    For more information or to make your reservations, please contact the
    Assembly:

    Headquarters Office Western Office
    Tel: (202) 393-3434 ext. 234 Tel: (310)
    360-0091
    Email Rita: [email protected] Email Peter:
    [email protected]



    SPACE IS LIMITED - CALL NOW
    FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!
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