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Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
PAAIA Hosts Opening Reception for “A Thousand Years of the Persian Book” at Library of Congress
April 3, 2014, Washington D.C. – On March 26, 2014, over two hundred guests joined the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) to celebrate the A Thousand Years of the Persian Book exhibition at Library
PAAIA Welcomes U.S. Court Decision to Protect Persian Artifacts
April 2, 2014, Chicago, IL – U.S. District Judge in Chicago last week ruled that the Persian Antiquities housed at Field Museum of Natural History and at the University of Chicago could not be used
PAAIA Board Members Among Recipients of the 2014 Ellis Island Medal of Honor
April 2, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Eight highly accomplished Iranian Americans will be awarded the 2014 Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 10th, 2014 for distinguishing “themselves within their own ethnic [group] while exemplifying
Governor Set to Sign Cyrus Habib’s Bill Into Law
March 28, 2014, Seattle, WA – The Washington State legislature recently passed legislation sponsored by Representative Cyrus Habib that would allow companies to raise limited amounts of capital in small individual amounts from in-state investors. The bill will
Los Angeles City Hall Celebrates Nowruz
March 28, 2014, Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, March 21, the Los Angeles City Hall celebrated Nowruz alongside the Iranian American community. The President of the City Council, Herb J. Wesson, Jr., opened the
Congressman Waxman Issues Statement on Nowruz for the Congressional Record
March 28, 2014, Washington D.C. – On March 25, 2014, Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA) issued a statement on Nowruz for the Congressional Record. “Mr. Speaker. I am pleased with this opportunity to recognize Nowruz, a
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
A Thousand Years of the Persian Book Opens March 27, 2014 at Library of Congress
March 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) invites you to visit A Thousand Years of the Persian Book exhibition at the Library of Congress. The exhibition, sponsored by PAAIA and the generous
Cyrus Habib’s Crowdfunding Bill Passes Washington State Legislature
March 25, 2014, Seattle, WA – The Washington State legislature recently passed legislation sponsored by Representative Cyrus Habib that would allow companies to raise limited amounts of capital in small individual amounts from in-state investors.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Sends Nowruz Greetings for Persian New Year
March 24, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, last week released a statement to mark the celebration of Nowruz and the arrival of spring. In her statement,
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry on Nowruz
March 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Secretary of State John Kerry yesterday wished a happy, healthy, and prosperous Nowruz to the Iranian people and all those who celebrated around the world. “All who celebrate Nowruz
Statement by President Obama on Nowruz
March 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – As he has done on previous occasions, President Obama yesterday released a special video message to those celebrating Nowruz, taking the opportunity to speak directly to the people and
PAAIA Celebrates Nowruz on Capitol Hill
March 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On March 13, 2014, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Michael Honda (CA-17), Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-4), Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29), Congressman