(6/18/08) Washington, DC - In its ongoing efforts to broaden the base of support for Armenian issues, ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah and Executive Director Jason Capizzi recently crisscrossed Capitol Hill in a bipartisan fashion to educate new friends on Armenian-American issues by attending the Jewish Historical Society?s annual gala as well as a reception in honor of Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), a loyal and committed friend of Armenians.[...] Read more!

(4/30/08) IRVING, TEXAS - Armenian American organizations, activists and friends capped off a busy week that included an Armenian Genocide Commemoration event on Capitol Hill, some powerful remarks from prominent federal legislators, several state legislative recognition efforts and many ceremonies throughout the country that remembered the state sponsored systematic massacre of 1.5 million Armenians. [...] Read more!

(4/30/08) Irving, TX - ARMENPAC, The Armenian-American Political Action Committee, recently issued its 2008 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire to every candidate seeking election to the United States Congress on November 4, 2008. Since initiating this effort in 2006, ARMENPAC continues to be the first and only Armenian advocacy organization to tackle this very important project, and to apprise the Armenian-American community of its local candidates? positions on Armenian-American issues before Election Day. [...] Read more!

(3/18/08) Washington, DC - Recently Annie Totah, Co-Chair of ARMENPAC, the Armenian American Political Action Committee, had the opportunity to once again get together with Senator Hillary Clinton at her residence in Washington, D.C.[...] Read more!

In our system of government, the differences in responsibilities between the legislative and executive branch are clear. Legislators are elected by their constituents, to best represent their interests in Congress and administration officials (including ranking military leaders) are appointed by the President and serve at his pleasure. It is not only understandable, but frankly it is expected, that appointed military leaders will carry out the orders of their particular Commander-in-Chief, especially during times of war. This type of dutiful service, however, should extend to that persons direct responsibilities and, should not put that person in a position to advocate or lobby for the President?s policies with legislators.[...] Read more!

Regardless of your personal party affiliation or which candidate you think would best serve our country in the White House, most people can agree that the 2008 election will provide this country with a different, and for the most part, welcomed change in national leadership. I believe that the way a political party conducts itself during the Primary campaign is a good indicator of how that party will govern if elected to the majority in congress or into the White House.[...] Read more!