[mukto-mona] Congressman to Reintroduce Legislation Barring Travel From Iran

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. Click here to read more 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 info@paaia.org   ► Join PAAIA Today! ► Sign up for the PAAIA eNewsletter! ► Donate to PAAIA and make a difference! ► Urge Congress to pass the Nowruz Resolution! To read the Resolution, Click here. ► Urge Congress to pass the DREAM Act! Help deserving students earn a path to legal residency. Take action today! ► Register to Vote, make your voice heard! ► Click here to read PAAIA's Congressional Scorecard, and see how your member of Congress voted on important issues. ► Click here to read PAAIA's Report on Iran Sanctions Legislation in the 111th Congress. Iranian Americans Are Urged to Stand and Be Counted All-American Football Legend Jamshid "Jim" Bakhtiar Honored Alan Khazei Should Get Ted Kennedy's Seat Iranian American scholar Lotfi Zadeh Wins 2009 Benjamin Franklin Medal Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo Wins a Primetime Emmy Award Persianesque Magazine Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in Iranian Discrimination Case August, 2009 The Jewish Times of Baltimore Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in Iranian Discrimination Case August, 2009 Shofar Interview's PAAIA Board Member Sharon Nazarian-Baradaran July, 2009 Iranian Americans Hope for a Greater Voice in U.S. July 21, 2009 Copyright © 2010 PAAIA Home   |   Sitemap   |   Terms of Use   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact Us

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