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Political Action The American Hellenic Council, along with other Greek-American and Armenian-American organizations lobbied against HR 2362, aiming to give preferrential treatment to Turkish firms in doing business with Native American Tribes. Unfortunately, HR 2362, sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America, passed the vote on the Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives in late November. The bill was opposed by Rep. Sarbanes (MD) who offered an amendment to the bill expressing concerns about giving preferred access to Turkish over other business interests. Also vocal in opposing the bill were , Rep. Niki Tsongas (MA) and Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ). The American Hellenic Council praises those members of Congress for their position on the issue. News & Opinions Opinion: The Euro Crisis and New Strategic Vulnerability of Europe Erdogan as TIME's Person of the Year? The top 3 reasons why the answer is a resounding NO! Read analysis and vote online. Opinion: Friendly missiles, brotherly bombs by Burak Bekdil Turks to drill for gas in Famagusta US Vice President Joe Biden to visit Athens on Dec 5 - Nov 29, 2011	Upcoming Events This Sunday, Dec 4, 2011 in Covina, CA! Presentation by Father Themistocles Adamopoulos on the Greek Christian Missions in Africa (Kenya & Sierra Leone). Father Themi Fr. Themi is an inspiration to many people in many parts of the world for his missionary work in Africa. Click here for details. Dec 7, 2011 in New York , NY - 13th Annual Investor Forum on Greece. With Greek Minister of Finance Evangelos Venizelos as keynote speaker. Click here to view Agenda and Register. SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US! AHC GRAND BENEFACTOR EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Dec 8, 2011 in Athens, Greece - The American Hellenic Institute organizes a presentation and reception with guest speaker the US Ambassador in Athens, Hon Daniel B. Smith. Click here for details. Dec 10, 2011 in Chicago, IL - Opening of the "Gods, Myths & Mortals" exhibit and GRAND OPENING at the National Hellenic Museum. Click here for details. Paramyth Films in producion of movie story-telling the life of AHC Honoree and "Green Entrepreneur" Van Vlahakis, founder and CEO of Earth Friendly Products. The film, directed by Nika Agiashvili, includes Louis Mandylor, Shannon Elizabeth, Debbie Matenopoulos and Alexis Georgoulis as part of the cast.