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The National President of the largest and oldest Greek heritage grass roots assoication sent a letter to President Barack Obama today expressing displeasure over the management of Greek Independence Day celebration at The White House.

Appellate Division of New York Supreme Court Unanimously Dismisses Lawsuit Against the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America July 6, 2006 New York, NY – On June 22, 2006, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, unanimously affirmed the decision of Justice Ira Gammerman dismissing a lawsuit brought against the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America by several individuals concerning the granting of the Archdiocese's 2003 Charter. "It must be dismissed," the Court wrote referring to the lawsuit, "because it involves a question of internal governance of a hierarchical Church." The ruling of this Appellate case firmly supports long-established decisions and is...

Asked to explain the developer's spending on his campaigns, Angelides said: "Whether it was Michael Dukakis or Paul Sarbanes or Paul Tsongas, he's always been extraordinarily supportive of Greek Americans of quality seeking elective office."

Just needed to throw this out there for response. Getting lonely in a blue state sometimes. Any advice for dealing with relatives with "blue state" cliches would be appreciated too. Tired of old country Euro-Socialism talking points....

Posted on Sat, Apr. 17, 2004 Leader of a secret squad in World War II makes sure his men finally get their due BY ALLAN JOHNSON Chicago Tribune (KRT) - It was the summer of 1944. Chicago's John Giannaris and his detail of 22 men were staging sneak attacks and other covert operations against the Nazis in a rugged area of Greece. Meanwhile, German troops were burning out villages in the area, and "there was a lot of barbarism," Giannaris said. "I saw mass graves. It was terrible." When Giannaris got word the Nazis were again on the move against...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Greek Americans helped President Bush raise $1.5 million Wednesday night at a re-election fund-raiser in the nation's capital, where he began his drive for $170 million nine months ago. Greek surnames dominated the list of donors for the event, one day before a White House "Celebration of Greek Independence Day."Alex Spanos, owner of the NFL's San Diego Chargers, was the event's chairman. His son, Dean, the team's president, was a co-host."Alex said, 'Why don't you come by, I may have a few friends here. A few Greek Americans might show up," Bush told about 1,100 donors.The event...

As a Greek American, I would like to take this time to apologize to America for the woman who calls herself Arianna Huffington. There are not that many of us Greeks in the United States. Yes we are a true minority, yet we refuse to act like one. Most of us have had humble beginnings and take pride in our accomplishments through hard work and tenacity. Most non-Greeks know little of us. One may think that Greeks exclusively work at diners and…well…just diners. Actually many of us are doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers, teachers, auto-mechanics, plumbers, electricians, housewives, politicians and stockbrokers....