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Executive Director’s Note: A good portion of policy formulation in Washington DC is influenced by analysts and academics of think-tank institutions. As a service to our membership and constituency, and to gain an understanding of the position of other entities on our issues, the American Hellenic Institute attends and participates at policy forums or roundtable discussions to ensure the policy positions of the Greek-American community are represented. Accordingly, AHI introduces AHI’s Capital Report which will be a timely synopsis of recent policy discussions in Washington to keep you abreast of the latest developments. The Brookings Institute Hosts Discussion on Turkey’s Relationship with Europe WASHINGTON (September 23, 2009)—The Brookings Institute – Center for United States and Europe hosted former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, who chairs the Independent Commission on Turkey, for a discussion on the Commission’s recent report “Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Cycle.” The event occurred September 23, 2009. AHI’s Proactive Outreach on Capitol Hill Yields Substantive Meetings WASHINGTON (October 1, 2009)—The American Hellenic Institute outreached to several congressional offices during the 2009 congressional summer recess to discuss issues of importance to the Greek-American community. Pennsylvania Senatorial Candidate Joe Sestak Responds Favorably to AHI Policy Statements Over the summer, the American Hellenic Institute presented U.S. Senatorial candidate, U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-7-PA), with a copy of AHI’s Greek-American policy statements. The Sestak Senatorial campaign office issued a prompt and favorable response to the Greek-American community.
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