WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2016 Republican Convention convenes in Cleveland, Ohio next week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) embarked on an Armenian Genocide billboard campaign prominently displaying the statement of President Ronald Reagan affirming the Armenian Genocide. With nearly 50,000 people expected at the Convention in Cleveland, the billboards are part of the Assembly’s ongoing public awareness initiative. They serve as a reminder about the need to affirm

(Former Sen. Jim Jeffords announced in 2005 that he would not seek a fourth term. | Getty) September 2, 2014 By Taniel Koushakjian AAANews Blog On August 18th, the political world was saddened by the death of former U.S. Senator James Jeffords of Vermont. His death was widely noted as he represented a principled voice in United States national politics for over 30 years before retiring in 2007 because of health problems.  Those familiar with modern American politics recall wh

Yesterday, Senator Bob Dole celebrated his 91st birthday! As you know, not only was he a World War II Veteran, Senator, and Republican nominee for President in 1996, he was also a strong supporter of Armenia and Armenian American issues. The Armenian Assembly of America wishes him the best and thanks him for his service and support. Here he is with the Assembly interns in 1991. #Veteran #TBT #BobDole #ArmenianAssemblyofAmerica #throwbackthursday #Republican #WorldWarII #Armen

Last time we brought you the Assembly Agenda the U.S. government was on the verge of a shutdown with no solution to keep the government funded in sight between the White House, Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Today is day 14 of the shutdown and, as of this morning, we are no better off now than two weeks ago. The latest talk on Capitol Hill is that House leaders have agreed to drop certain ObamaCare provisions in a proposal that would reopen the government though Janu