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“The Iran Job” Shortlisted for German Academy Award
January 30, 2014, Washington, D.C. – “The Iran Job,” the real life story of an American basketball player in Iran, has been shortlisted for the German Film Award for “Best Documentary,” presented by the German
Meet Neda Bolourian: Candidate for Montgomery County Council, District 2
January 29, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Neda Bolourian, a lawyer in Bethesda, Maryland, is running to represent District 2 on the Montgomery County Council. A first generation American of Iranian descent, Bolourian received a bachelor’s
Meet Sunny Zia: Candidate for Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees, District 3
January 17, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Sunny Zia, a professional engineer in Long Beach, California, is running to represent District 3 on the Long Beach Community College (LBCC) Board of Trustees. A first generation immigrant, Zia
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.
Senator Feinstein Cautions against Additional Sanctions on Iran
January 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Community, expressed opposition to the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881). The legislation, which has currently
Senate Should Place New Iran Sanctions on Hold
January 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The agreement last Sunday between the P5+1 and Iran to implement the Joint Plan of Action is a significant step towards resolving the calamity over Iran’s nuclear program peacefully.
Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Momentum
January 10, 2013, Washington, D.C. – This week 25 additional Senators have become cosponsors of the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881), bringing the total number of cosponsors to 59. Introduced by Senators
Meet Shayan H. Modarres: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
January 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Shayan H. Modarres, a civil rights attorney practicing in Orlando, Florida, recently announced his bid to represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. If triumphant,
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 CHIP Fellow Reflects on Her Experience on Capitol Hill
By: Parnia Zahedi January 8, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Throughout the past few months, I have had one of the most valuable experiences any undergraduate student in D.C. can have– the opportunity to intern on
PAAIA Releases Third Educational Video on Iran Sanctions
January 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the third video in its educational series on the sanctions against Iran and what Iranian Americans need to know about
Iran Sanctions Bill Introduced in the Senate
December 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced legislation which sets to expand on imposed sanctions and impose additional sanctions against Iran. The bill, entitled the “Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act
2013 Accomplishments
Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Dear Friend, We close 2013 on a hopeful note. The recent interim deal between the P5+1 and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program
Rep. Hunter Makes Controversial Remarks about Iran
Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Congressman Hunter Makes Controversial Remarks about Iran and Middle Eastern People December 5, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Appearing on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal
Iranian Americans Contribute to Richness of American Life
PAAIA News Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Iranian Americans Contribute to Richness of American Life November 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of