V.I.P. treatment for interns in final week on the Hill

The final week for the interns saw more more meetings with Congressman on the Hill, including an access all areas tour of the Capitol from Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA).

The first meeting was with Congressman Schiff (D-CA)on the steps of the Captiol. Rep. Schiff (D-CA) is pro-Armenian issues as he represents California's 29th Congressional District, including the communities of Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, Griffith Park, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and Temple City - home to the highest population of the Armenian diaspora.

Following this was a meeting with the boss of one of our interns, Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY). Again, he represents an area of NYC where there are high numbers of Armenians as well as sitting on the Committee on Foreign Affairs, covering many issues relating to Armenia and the Caucuses.



The final meeting of the week with Congressman Royce (R-CA) was perhaps the most memorable as the interns were treated to a personal tour of the Capitol from the Congressman. The representative of California, gave the interns v.i.p. access to parts of the Capitol Building which only members were allowed to enter, hence providing the interns with the opportunity of a lifetime and views of D.C. from the balcony which were second to none.