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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.
Click here to read more
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.
Click here to read more
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.
Click here to read the article
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
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