A Portrait of the Iranian American Jewish Community

News 21, a journalism initiative of the Carnegie and Knight Foundations, has produced a video documentary which looks into the Iranian American Jewish community, highlighting their struggles and successes as a diaspora community in America and dual Jewish and Iranian identities.

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Is the Florida Travel Law Valid?

Future of Iranian American owned travel agencies in Florida may be in Jeopardy

Washington, D.C., July 30, 2008 – The future livelihood of a number of Florida based Iranian American travel businesses is in jeopardy due to a new state law that significantly increases registration fees, security bonds, and potential penalties imposed on sellers of travel for selling trips to any nation that is on the Department of State’s list of state sponsors of terror, namely Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Syria and Sudan.

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A Primer on Humanitarian Aid to Iran Under Current OFAC Regulations

The Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) has released a primer on how current regulations by the Office of Foreign Assets control (OFAC) impact activities between U.S. citizens and residents with Iran, with a focus on the provision of humanitarian assistance in Iran by U.S. citizens or residents.

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Democratic Senators Offer Support for US Interest Section in Iran

Washington, D.C. – In response to recent revelations that the Bush Administration is considering the establishment of a U.S. Interest Section in Iran, a group of Democratic senators led by John Kerry sent a letter on July 24, 2008 to the President to offer congressional support for a limited diplomatic presence in the country.

What You Can Do

Become a Member

As a grassroots organization, we count on you to play an essential and indispensible role in determining the organization's direction. At its very core, PAAIA belongs to the Iranian American community.

Volunteer

We are always looking for committed local members who serve as PAAIA's representatives.

Tell Us What You Think

Let us know what you think about PAAIA and what issues you want PAAIA to focus on. We seek to represent your views as they pertain to matters of domestic interest or concern for Iranian Americans.

To help guide Iranian Americans in their political engagement, PAAIA is pleased to announce the launch of its 2008 Presidential Election Guide.

To inform the public as to where members of Congress stand on issues of importance to the Iranian American community, PAAIA has compiled a Congressional Scorecard.

Register to Vote, make your voice count!

We invite you to Become a Member of PAAIA and support this historic initiative to create an effective Iranian American voice that truly represents our community.

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