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First Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in 111th Congress
December 17, 2009, Washington, D.C. ¬ On Tuesday of this week, Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL/4th) filed the first comprehensive immigration reform bill of the 111th Congress. Known as the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security
Amir Oveissi Launches Social Networking Site for Politicos
December 16, 2009, Washington, D.C. – In today’s fast paced world, it seems no profession or industry has been left unbitten by the social networking bug. Enter DistrictFile, an exclusive social networking site targeting those
UPDATE: Iran Sanctions in the 111th Congress
House Overwhelmingly Approves Iran Refined Petroleum Act of 2009 December 15, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the Iran Refined Petroleum Act of 2009 (H.R. 2194) by a vote of 412
Iranian American Harivandi Honored by United States Golf Association
Iranian American Harivandi Honored by United States Golf Association December 22, 2009, Far Hills, NJ – The United States Golf Association (USGA) recently honored Iranian American M. Ali Harivandi, Ph.D. with the Green Section’s Piper
PAAIA Reminds Iranian Americans to Adopt a Library and Donate the Book Ancient Iran this Holiday Season
December 11, 2009 Washington D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce the selection of the award winning children’s book “Ancient Iran” by Massoume Price to be placed in
CEO of Fox Sports Responds to PAAIA’s Letter of Concern over Haddadi Remarks
December 21, 2009, Washington D.C. – In a letter dated December 8th, David Hill, Chairman and CEO of Fox Sports Television Group responded to PAAIA’s letter expressing concern over the insensitive on-air remarks about Grizzlies
Be the one to Save a Life, Message from Mona
Twenty-Six Year Old Iranian Woman in Desperate Need of Matching Bone Marrow Transplant To all of my fellow Iranians living in the U.S., My name is Mona Zarei and I am writing to you from
Enhanced Airport Security Measures to Affect Travelers to and from Iran
Enhanced Airport Security Measures to Affect Travelers to and from Iran January 5th, 2010, Washington DC – Starting on Monday January 4th, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new enhanced security screening measures for
PAAIA’s Top Ten Achievements in 2009
PAAIA’s Top Ten Achievements in 2009 Join PAAIA Today and Contribute to Making 2010 Even More Successful January 7, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Having grown to over 2,200 members and six active local chapters, PAAIA
Congressman to Reintroduce Legislation Barring Travel From Iran
Congressman to Reintroduce Legislation Barring Travel From Iran Ask your member of Congress to oppose the STEP Act January 8, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (R-SC/3rd) announced his plans to
Space Tourists: A documentary following Anousheh Ansari and her journey through space
Space Tourists: A documentary following Anousheh Ansari and her journey through space January 8, 2010, Washington, DC – Anousheh Ansari dreamt of going into outer space since she was a child. A number of years
???PAAIA Urges Iranian Americans to Support Earthquake Victims in Haiti
???PAAIA Urges Iranian Americans to Support Earthquake Victims in Haiti Washington, DC, January 14, 2010 On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, tragedy struck Haiti as a 7.0 magnitude earthquake ripped through the capital city of Port-au-Prince
Rudi Bakhtiar Joins the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran
Rudi Bakhtiar Joins the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran January 14, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Rudi Bakhtiar has stepped down from her position as the Director of Public Relations for the Public Affairs
Urge Your Member of Congress to Oppose the STEP Act
Urge Your Member of Congress to Oppose the STEP Act Urge Your Member of Congress to Oppose the STEP Act Congressman Reintroduces Legislation Barring Travel from Iran January 13th, 2010, Washington, D.C. –