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U.S. Legislators Demand Erdogan Apologize and Extradite Perpetrators of Embassy Attack

WASHINGTON, DC – Senior members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and Ted Poe (R-TX), Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Co-Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA) and John Sarbanes (D-MD) condemned Turkish President Erdogan’s violent crackdown – both in Turkey and the U.S. – during “A Stand for Free Speech” held at Washington, DC’s Sheridan Circle, site of the May 16th attack by the Turkish presidential security detail which hospitalized nine people.

“We’re here affirming our First Amendment freedoms – rejecting Ankara’s violent efforts to enforce its gag-rule against American citizens,” said Ara (more...)

TODAY: Members of Congress to “Take a Stand for Free Speech” At Site of Turkish Beatings of Peaceful Protesters

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, July 19th, Members of the U.S. Congress will join victims of the May 16th attack on peaceful protesters to take a “Stand for Free Speech” at Sheridan Circle, site of the unprecedented May 16th assault by Turkey President Recep Erdogan’s security detail.

Among the U.S. legislators who have agreed to take part and offer remarks are Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe; Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), who Co-Chairs the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA). Additional U.S. legislators are expected to lend their voices to the event, which is support (more...)

U.S. House Adopts Trott Amendment to Stop Gun Sale to Turkey

-- Amendment Offered by Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Approved Today as Part of Defense Authorization

WASHINGTON, DC – On July 14th, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a defense authorization measure including a key Turkey sanctions provision – spearheaded by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Dave Trott’s (R-MI) – going on record officially opposing a $1.2 million sale of U.S. semi-automatic handguns to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s security detail, in response to their May 16th attack on peaceful protesters in Washington, DC, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“Congress took an important step toward Turkey sanct (more...)

ANCA Leadership Advances Armenian Priorities at the White House, with the State Department, and across Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC – ANCA national and regional leaders explored opportunities for broader U.S.-Armenia cooperation, expanded foreign assistance, checks on Azerbaijani aggression, and justice for the Armenian Genocide during a week of policy-level consultations with the White House, State Department, and Members of Congress.

ANCA National Chairman Raffi Hamparian led the delegation, which included ANCA Eastern Region Chair Steve Mesrobian, ANCA Western Region Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq. and national board member Aida Dimejian. They were joined by ANCA staff, including Government Affairs Director Raffi Karakashian, Esq. (more...)

ANCA Welcomes Largest Summer Internship Class in Program’s 30 Year History

-- 2017 Interns Learn Grassroots Advocacy, Advance Policy Priorities, Make Connections in Washington, DC

Washington, DC — Hailing from California to Massachusetts, Michigan and Montreal, they have all gathered in Washington, DC for a singular purpose – to hone their leadership in advancing Armenian American policy priorities. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Leo Sarkisian Internship (LSI) and Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program (CGP) have welcomed their largest group of summer fellows for this unique boot camp for the Armenian Cause, with additional participants arriving in the upcoming weeks.

“The ANCA is fortunate, once again, to have a (more...)

ANCA Calls on Trump Administration to Demand Turkey Waive Diplomatic Immunity for Bodyguards Involved In DC Attacks

-- Charges Against A Dozen of Erdogan Security Detail Imminent, Reports The New York Times

WASHINGTON, DC – According to The New York Times, U.S. law enforcement are set to charge a dozen of Turkish President Erdogan’s security detail on Thursday in connection with the May 16th brutal attack on peaceful protesters in front of the Turkish Ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC. Two arrests of Turkish Americans Eyup Yildirim, an owner of a construction company in New Jersey, and Sinan Narin, a Virginia resident were made by law enforcement earlier today. Two Canadians of Turkish origin were also charged in the incident.

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Southern California Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Programs Geared to Kickstart Public Policy Careers

-- ANCA’s Yerimyan and Program Alumni Share Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway and Karabian Fellowship Success Stories

WASHINGTON, DC – Armenian American university students from throughout the Southland took a break from final exam and graduation preparation to learn more about the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) signature career development efforts – the Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program (CGP) in Washington DC and the Walter and Laurel Karabian Fellowship in Sacramento CA – with ANCA CGP Program Director Tereza Yerimyan and ANCA Western Region advocates offering presentations at seven campuses in as many days. (more...)

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U.S. Legislators Demand Erdogan Apologize and Extradite Perpetrators of Embassy Attack
07/19/2017

Members of Congress to “Take a Stand for Free Speech” At Site of Turkish Beatings of Peaceful Protesters
07/19/2017

U.S. House Adopts Trott Amendment to Stop Gun Sale to Turkey
07/15/2017

U.S. Legislators to Affirm 1st Amendment at Sheridan Circle, Site of Turkish Attack on American Protesters
07/13/2017

Rep. Trott’s Measure to Stop Gun Sale to Turkey Cleared for House Vote
07/12/2017

The ANCA met with Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to personally thank him for leading President Obama's April 24th delegation to the international Armenian Genocide Centennial remembrance ceremony in Yerevan, and also to discuss the Treasury Department's role in the further growth of the U.S.-Armenia economic relationship.
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Members of the ANCA San Fernando Valley North Chapter, constituents, and ANCA Western Region representatives have a productive and educational meeting with Representative Steve Knight.
Join the ANCA in calling on the U.S. House Ethics Committee to publicly release the Office of Congressional Ethic's findings on Azerbaijan. Just call the Committee at (202) 225-7103.
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Members of the ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Advisory Committee (CGPAC) reviewing applications and interviewing prospective fellows for our Fall, 2015, session, which kicks off on September 14th. To learn more about this innovative DC careers and internship program, visit anca.org/gateway or email gateway@anca.org

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