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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
Iranian American Coalition Asks Senate Not to Undermine Iran Negotiations
Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. November 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – A coalition of Iranian American organizations yesterday sent a letter to key U.S. Senators to express concern
Tell Your Senators Not to Undermine Iran Negotiations
Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Tell Your Senators Not to Undermine Iran Negotiations with New Sanctions Take action now. The U.S. Senate is considering numerous legislative
Should the Senate Put Sanctions Legislation on Hold?
PAAIA News Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Should the U.S. Senate Place Sanctions Legislation on Hold? November 12, 2013, Washington, D.C. – As the negotiations between
PAAIA Creates Video Series on Iran Sanctions
Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. November 6, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Erich Ferrari, of