Tag: Congress
American Lawmakers Condemn President Trump’s Invitation to Erdogan
American politicians have condemned the decision of President Trump to extend an invitation to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Washington.
Seventeen Republican and...
Bipartisan Amendment Aims to Link Turkish Provocations With US Sanctions
Greece's AMNA news agency reported on Thursday that a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to the US Congress, aiming to link Turkey's illegal actions...
Initiative Unfolds to Invite Greek PM Mitsotakis to Speak to a Joint Session of...
Greek American Congressman Gus Bilirakis is taking initiative to invite newly elected Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to address a Joint Session of Congress.
"I hope...
US Congress Votes to Warn Turkey Against Buying S-400 Missiles from Russia
The members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the American House of Representatives on Monday expressed their satisfaction over the House's approval of a...
Congressman Sarbanes Slams Turkey on F-35, Calls Ankara ”Oppressive Autocracy”
Congressman John Sarbanes issued a statement on Friday commenting on Turkey's recent actions and Washington's intention to prevent Ankara from obtaining new F-35 fighter...
US Congress Mulls Resolution Calling for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Three members of the US Congress introduced on Tuesday -- one day after Greek Independence Day -- a resolution calling on Britain to return...
AHI’s Larigakis Calls on Congress to Oppose Assistance to Turkey
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis on Tuesday called on Congress to oppose any assistance the Administration will request for Turkey.
Larigakis presented public...
Greek American Congressman Bilirakis Earns Highest Legislative Effectiveness Score
Greek American Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis earned the highest ''Legislative Effectiveness Score'' of any lawmaker from Florida earlier this month, according to the Center...
Five Greek Americans Elected to House of Representatives
The Greek-American community will have a strong representation in the House following Tuesday's midterm elections.
A Greek presence on the political map of the United...
Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire House Seat
Democrat Chris Pappas will become New Hampshire's first openly gay member of Congress after defeating Republican Eddie Edwards in the 1st Congressional District.
With 90...
Ret. Navy Commander Demetries Grimes Running For Congress
Ret. Navy Commander Demetries Grimes officially announced his candidacy for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Grimes has served for 25 years as a military officer...
Greek-American Politicians Seek Hearing on Parthenon Marbles
Members of the U.S. Congress' Hellenic Caucus have requested the Committee on Foreign Affairs hold a hearing on their House Resolution saying the Parthenon...
