bangaindigenous: Fwd: Meet the New Slate of IAPAC Candidates

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Fwd: Meet the New Slate of IAPAC Candidates

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From: PAAIA <info@paaia.org>
Date: Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Subject: Meet the New Slate of IAPAC Candidates
To: palashbiswaskl@gmail.com

PAAIA: Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans

Meet the New Slate of IAPAC Candidates

January 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), today announced its support for new slate of candidates for the U.S. Congress, national party committees, and aspiring Iranian American candidates, including: Governor Charlie Crist candidate for the U.S. Senate (R-FL), Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), Mark Ameli candidate for Superior Court Judge Los Angeles County, Elle Falahat candidate for District Attorney Contra Costa County, and Shiva Farivar candidate for Irvine City Council.

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UPDATE: Iran Sanctions Legislation in the 111th Congress

Senate Passes Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act

January 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Senate passed the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 (S.2799) by a voice vote. The Act, which was introduced by Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) last November, targets Iran's energy sector by placing sanctions on foreign companies that provide Iran with refined petroleum, among other measures.

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PAAIA Thanks Sponsors of the 2010 Passing the Torch of Success

PAAIA would like to sincerely acknowledge the following sponsors for their support of the 2010 Passing the Torch of Success held in Orange County, CA on January 17, 2010.

Please click here for a complete list of sponsors

Yasmin Siraj Takes the Silver at the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

January 27, 2010, Washington, D.C. - Thirteen year old Iranian American Yasmin Siraj took home the silver medal for junior ladies at the 2010 Figure Skating Championships in Washington. In her performance, Siraj captivated the audience with her beautiful performance to Rimsky-Korsakov's Song of India. Siraj is a full time student who practices during her lunch break and is also a competitive pianist.

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Click here to watch Yasmin's short program at the 2010 US Nationals

"I cannot thank the Iranian American Political Action Committee enough for its generous support of my campaign for the United States Senate. It is groups such as IAPAC that ensure people are educated about issues important to Iranian Americans. I look forward to continuing my work with this important group."

Governor Charlie Crist
candidate for the U.S. Senate (R-FL)

"I wish to thank IAPAC for the valuable service that it provides to the Iranian American community. Its support of my campaign is an example of such service. This way, I can concentrate on bringing my message to the general public and educating people, especially the Iranian American community to support qualified candidates for public service."

Mark Ameli
Candidate for Superior Court Judge Los Angeles County