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Over 90% of ANCA-Endorsed Congressional Candidates Win

-- ANCA Welcomes Wave of Pro-Armenian Legislators; Congratulates Anthony Brindisi, the 3rd Armenian American Elected to the U.S. House; Thanks Danny Tarkanian for a Hard-Fought Campaign

WASHINGTON, DC – According to early election results, over 165 ANCA endorsed candidates - roughly 92% of the 180 formally backed by the pro-Armenian advocacy organization – won election to the U.S. Senate and House Tuesday, capping off months of sustained effort – spearheaded by the ANCA Eastern and Western regions – registering voters, signing up volunteers, organizing communities, and raising funds for supportive candidates from both parties and around the country. (more...)

ANCA Rolls Out Six Policy “Explainers”

-- Quick Videos Cover Key ANCA360 Policy Priorities

WASHINGTON, DC – A series of six recently released “explainer” videos highlight key aspects of the ANCA's 360-degree pro-Armenian advocacy – ranging from stronger U.S.-Armenia relations to support for Artsakh’s freedom and justice for the Armenian Genocide.

“Results matter. You deserve them. Our community, Armenia, and Artsakh need them,” said ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian. (more...)

Deadline Approaching for ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Winter 2019 Session

Recent Graduates Seeking Jobs in Washington should Submit Applications by November 15th for Free Housing and Job Placement Support; Student Internship Opportunities also Available

WASHINGTON, DC – The ANCA’s Tereza Yerimyan joined with recent graduates Lucine Mikhanjian and Peter Sahagian in an online video reminding potential applicants about the upcoming November 15th deadline for the Winter 2019 session of the Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program.

“We’re your gateway to Washington,” said Yerimyan. “If you’re ready to make the move to DC, the ANCA staff and CGP alumni are ready to help with personalized career services and mentorship from top tie (more...)

Pro-Armenia/Artsakh Senate and House Leaders Score ANCA Endorsements

-- Congressional Champions Earn ‘A+’ Ratings on ANCA Report Cards

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kathryn Clark of Massachusetts, the Democratic champion of pro-Armenia environmental legislation, and Congressman David Valadao, the California Republican representing the Central Valley who spearheaded renewed U.S. appropriations for Artsakh de-mining, were among the 179 U.S. Congressional candidates from 35 states that earned 2018 ANCA endorsements for their sustained pro-Armenia and Artsakh records of support on ANCA-backed initiatives.

“We are pleased to stand by federal legislators and candidates who have stood with Armenia and Artsakh,” shared ANCA Government (more...)

Senator Menendez Presses U.S. Ambassadorial Nominees on Azerbaijani Aggression; Turkey’s Invasion of Cyprus

-- Secures Commitment from Nominee to Urge Baku to “Step Back” from Threatening Behavior

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Democrat Bob Menendez (D-NJ) grilled U.S. Ambassador-designate to Azerbaijan Earle Litzenberger today about President Aliyev’s “bellicose rhetoric and sporadic outbursts of violence,” securing from the nominee a commitment that he would urge the Azerbaijani government to step back from any threatening behavior that disrupts the line of contact.

“If confirmed, what steps will you take to urge the Azerbaijani government to step back from its threatening behavior and permit necessary monitoring along the line of (more...)

House Intelligence Chairman Nunes Exploring Options to Reduce U.S. Reliance on Turkey’s Incirlik Airbase

-- Senior Republican Legislator and ANCA Discuss Transferring Functions Elsewhere

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, discussed reducing U.S. reliance upon Turkey’s Incirlik airbase during a meeting in the U.S. Capitol with ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian.

“I had a wide-ranging and productive discussion with Aram on important issues ranging from the need for full recognition of the Armenian Genocide to whether some functions of our Incirlik military base in Turkey should be transferred elsewhere,” said Chairman Nunes, following the meeting. (more...)

USAID Reaffirms Continued Support for Artsakh De-Mining

Rep. Sherman Questions USAID Assistant Administrator on Continued Artsakh Aid; U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty

WASHINGTON, DC — Responding to a question raised by U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Brock Bierman pledged, before a Congressional panel, to continue funding for the HALO Trust’s de-mining of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), a long-standing ANCA policy priority.

“We want to thank Congressman Sherman for his strong legislative leadership on aid to Artsakh and also Assistant Administrator Bierman – a longtime friend of the Armenian American community – for sharing t (more...)

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Over 90% of ANCA-Endorsed Congressional Candidates Win
11/07/2018

ANCA Rolls Out Six Policy “Explainers”
10/30/2018

ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Director Tereza Yerimyan working with the Fall 2018 CGP fellows. Yerimyan and the CGP Advisory Committee members offer personalized career services to program fellows and interns.

Deadline Approaching for ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Winter 2019 Session
10/25/2018

ANCA Supporters Across the Garden State Strongly Back U.S. Senator Robert Menendez
10/18/2018

Pro-Armenia/Artsakh Senate and House Leaders Score ANCA Endorsements
10/11/2018

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