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PAAIA Encourages OFAC License for Earthquake Relief Victims
PAAIA News Release We strive to portray an image of Iranian Americans worthy of their contributions to America. We are PAAIA. August 12, 2012, Washington D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA)
PAAIA Public Policy Center Launches Election Guide
August 2, 2012, Washington D.C. – The presidential election of 2012, scheduled for Tuesday, November 6th, will be the 57th election for the President and Vice President of the United States of America. The Democratic Party has
PAAIA Instrumental in Protecting Persian Artifacts
August 2, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to report that final version of Iran sanctions legislation passed by the 112th Congress will not impact the pending litigation over
Congressional Round-up
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 bi-weekly round-up on the status of
Through the Front Door of the White House
PAAIA News Striving to be the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. PAAIA Attends White House Roundtable with Iranian American Community Leaders July 19, 2012, Washington D.C. – Yesterday,
PAAIA Attends White House Roundtable
July 19, 2012, Washington DC – Yesterday, the staff, members of the Board of Directors, and numerous Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) members were, amongst a number of other civic organizations and individuals
Afshin Molavi Featured Guest at PAAIA Reception
July 17, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held its annual reception for Iranian Americans who work for members of Congress and the Executive Branch on July 11, 2012. The
The Experience of Interning on Capitol Hill
By: Deanna Javadi July 19, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The PAAIA Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) is a great way to be exposed to the U.S. Congress. The program, sponsored by Dr. Akbar Ghahary, provides interested Iranian Americans
Congressional Round-up
Thursday, July 19, 2012 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 bi-weekly round-up
The Iranian American Women’s Foundation Takes Washington DC by Storm
June 23, 2012, Washington DC – As Mariam Khosravani, the founder and president of the Iranian American Women (IAW) Foundation, walked the halls of the Georgetown University Conference Center, she was touched by the number
U.S. Senators Endorse Cyrus Habib for Washington State Representative
July 2, 2012, Seattle, Washington – With the August 7th primary fast approaching, Cyrus Habib’s campaign for the 48th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives continues to gain momentum with recent endorsements
Five Iranian Americans Among Immigrants Honored by Carnegie Corporation
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” Since the days of the early settlers, immigrants have made significant contributions
Congressional Round-up
Friday, June 29, 2012 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 bi-weekly round-up
PAAIA Public Policy Panel on Access to Information and Media Restriction in Iran Held on Capitol Hill
June 26, 2012, Washington DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) held a panel at the House Foreign
Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) by Monna Sabouri
By: Monna Sabouri July 5, 2012, Washington D.C. – This summer, through the PAAIA Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), I have been working as a Candidate Services intern for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). The