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March 19, 2009

Honda introduces Norooz resolution today

Just a heads up, Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA-15) will be dropping the Norooz Resolution later this afternoon. He and others will be speaking about it on the House floor on Monday morning. (You can tune in LIVE via CSPAN.)
The bill will be introduced with 25 original cosponsors– something that does not happen everyday- especially considering the geographical diversity of the Representatives.
Check out Rep. Honda’s press release thanking NIAC and celebrating the Iranian-American community and the people of Iran.

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