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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Fwd: PAAIA Initiated Nowruz Resolution Expected to Pass House Committee Today

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From: PAAIA <info@paaia.org>
Date: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Subject: PAAIA Initiated Nowruz Resolution Expected to Pass House Committee Today
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PAAIA: Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans

Breaking News: Nowruz Resolution Gaining Traction

PAAIA Initiative Before House Committee Now

January 27th, 2009, Washington, D.C. - As of noon today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is in session and is expected to pass H. Res 267, the resolution in honor of the Iranian New year (Nowruz), therefore moving the resolution one step closer to being voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives.

At the urging of PAAIA, Congressman Michael Honda (CA-15th) introduced H.Res. 267 into the House of Representatives on March 19, 2009. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expresses appreciation to Iranian Americans for their contributions to American society, and wishes Iranian Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who celebrate the holiday a prosperous new year.

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Reminder: PAAIA to Host Capitol Hill Briefing on 2009 Survey of Iranian Americans

Survey Explores Views Concerning Post Election Developments in Iran

January 22, 2010, Washington, D.C. - The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) will be holding a congressional briefing on Thursday, January 28, 2010 to present the findings of its 2009 National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans. The national poll, conducted by Zogby International, explores the attitudes and views of Iranian Americans relating to recent developments in Iran.

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