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ANCA ANNOUNCES 2014 CONGRESSIONAL GRADES AND ENDORSEMENTS
10:25, 24 Oct 2014
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) this week released
its 2014 Congressional grades and endorsements, throwing the Armenian
American community's political and electoral strength behind House
and Senate candidates from more than twenty-three states with proven
track records of support on issues of special concern to Armenian
Americans and all friends of Armenia.
"The ANCA is pleased, once again, to provide detailed, reliable facts
to help friends of Armenia make informed decisions at the ballot box
this November 4th," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian.
"Please take a moment to study our report cards, review our
endorsements, share your feedback, and - most importantly - vote."
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 chapters across
the country, cover issues ranging from securing a just resolution of
the Armenian Genocide and securing 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, pro-Armenian provisions of the foreign aid bill,
support for Nagorno Karabakh and advocacy on behalf of beleaguered
Armenian and other Christian communities in the Middle East.
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 Cyprus.
The 2014 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.
* Congressional 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.
The ANCA Congressional Report Cards are posted on the ANCA website at:
http://anca.org/legislative_center/election_reportcards.php
http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/10/24/anca-announces-2014-congressional-grades-and-endorsements/
10:25, 24 Oct 2014
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) this week released
its 2014 Congressional grades and endorsements, throwing the Armenian
American community's political and electoral strength behind House
and Senate candidates from more than twenty-three states with proven
track records of support on issues of special concern to Armenian
Americans and all friends of Armenia.
"The ANCA is pleased, once again, to provide detailed, reliable facts
to help friends of Armenia make informed decisions at the ballot box
this November 4th," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian.
"Please take a moment to study our report cards, review our
endorsements, share your feedback, and - most importantly - vote."
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 chapters across
the country, cover issues ranging from securing a just resolution of
the Armenian Genocide and securing 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, pro-Armenian provisions of the foreign aid bill,
support for Nagorno Karabakh and advocacy on behalf of beleaguered
Armenian and other Christian communities in the Middle East.
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 Cyprus.
The 2014 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.
* Congressional 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.
The ANCA Congressional Report Cards are posted on the ANCA website at:
http://anca.org/legislative_center/election_reportcards.php
http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/10/24/anca-announces-2014-congressional-grades-and-endorsements/