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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 is viewed favorably
by more than 70% of Iranian Americans who know the organization. In
2009, PAAIA helped launch the Iranian American 2010 Census Project and
led the formation of a coalition of more than fifteen organizations
working collaboratively towards an accurate count of Iranian Americans.
During the past year, PAAIA was instrumental in introducing the
Nowruz Resolution in Congress, and has ensured that the views of
Iranian Americans concerning recent developments in Iran are heard by
U.S. policy makers.
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Congressman to Reintroduce Legislation Baring 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 reintroduce the Stop Terrorists Entry
Program Act (STEP) into the House of Representatives, a bill he
originally introduced in 2003. According to a press release from
Congressman Barrett’s office, the STEP Act would amend the
Immigration and Nationality Act to bar the entry of individuals to the
United States from countries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism,
including Iran, as well as Yemen.
If enacted, the proposed legislation could effectively forbid all
Iranians from immigrating, visiting, or studying in the United States.
Individuals seeking political or religious asylum as well as those
requiring emergency medical treatment may be exempt from the
provisions.
Click here to read more
Space Tourists: A documentary following Anousheh Ansari and her
journey through space
January 8, 20a0, Washington, DC - Anousheh Ansari dreamt of going into
outer space since she was a child. A number of years and $20 million
later, with the help of the Russian space program, her dream is
realized—Ansari becomes the first female space tourist. Space
Tourists, from director Christian Frei, documents Ansari’s
remarkable journey through space.
Click here to learn more
Passing the Torch of Success 2010
January 17th Event in Orange County
In a remarkable gathering, some of the most accomplished Iranian
Americans share their experiences with the next generation of leaders.
Held at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on January 17, former
CNN anchor Rudi Bakhtiar and the popular comedian K-Von will co-host an
event that will feature:
Reza Badiyi, Legendary Film and Television Director
Asieh Namdar, CNN Anchor and Senior Writer
Judge Ashley Tabaddor, Immigration Judge (In Personal Capacity)
Judge Rodin Rooyani, Immigration Judge (In Personal Capacity)
Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Former Western Regional Director of Amnesty
International
Leila Vaziri, World Record Breaking Swimmer
Shardad Rohani, Composer, Conductor and Performer
Sunday January17
Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Orange County Performing Arts Center
2:00 – 5:30 pm (pre-event program starts at 1:00)
Tickets have now been made available for purchase through Orange County
Performing Arts Center
www.ocpac.org
Students $15, General public starting at $35
For more information, please email us at [email protected]
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