2012 State of the Union Address
President Obama’s third State of the Union address focuses on the need for a U.S. economy recovering from economic recession to support all of its citizens who want to work,
Freedom House: Arab Uprisings Significant
Freedom House says political uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa in 2011 offer “the most significant challenge to authoritarian rule since the collapse of Soviet communism” in 1989...
USAID Supports an Interactive Exhibit on Water and Energy
USAID's Public Action Project signed an agreement with a design and production firm for the design and manufacture of a new exhibit to be installed at the Children’s Museum of Jordan.
37 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn In
U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart E. Jones today swore in 37 new Peace Corps volunteers at Al al Bayt University in Mafraq.
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U.S. Wheat Donation arrives in Jordan
American Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister of Industry and Trade marked the arrival of 50,000 metric tons of American wheat, valued commercially at $13.3 million and donated by the U.S. government to the people of Jordan.
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William Cohan Visits Jordan
William Cohan, a former Wall Street investment banker and bestselling author, is visiting Jordan from Jan. 23-26 to discuss the significance of the Occupy Wall Street Movement and the implications of the global financial crisis on investment.
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Embassy Donates a Tool Truck to Jordan Customs Department
Economic Counselor Joyce S. Wong from the U.S. Embassy presented a tool truck to Jordan Customs Department.
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U.S. grants three C-130 cargo aircraft to Jordan
Amman, December 19. In a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones, Lt. Gen. HRH Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and other Jordanian officials, the United States handed over two C-130E cargo aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
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$275 Million Grant to Jordan from the MCC
Amman, December 18. U.S. and Jordan announced the entry into force of a $275.1 million grant agreement from the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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U.S. Embassy screens "Freedom Riders"
Amman, December 15. The U.S. Embassy in Amman is screening the “Freedom Riders” documentary film at the Royal Film Commission on Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. followed by a discussion...
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Ambassador Jones’ Remarks at the Opening of the ACYPL Conference
Amman, December 14. Ambassador Jones’ Remarks at the Opening of the American Council Young Political Leaders Conference, Wednesday, December 14, 2011.
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"Watch Your Waste e-Museum" Project Launched
Amman, December 7. Ambassador Jones stressed the importance of environmental protection and waste use, encouraging both American and Jordanian youth to share and propose some original solutions conservation.
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Ambassador Jones at AmCham Welcome Dinner
Amman, November 30. The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan hosted Ambassador Jones as a keynote speaker at a welcome dinner.
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Embassy Amman Hosts Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat
Amman, November 20. Embassy Amman hosted Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat to Discuss Interfaith Dialogue with Religious Leaders and Youth.
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TechGirls Educational Exchange Program
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is now soliciting applications for the TechGirls educational exchange program Interested applicants should submit applications and supporting documentation no later than No Later than February 12, 2012 to the Jordan Ministry of Education web page. -
The American Citizen Services unit will be in Irbid on January 30th to accept U.S. passport applications, perform notaries and answer questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit the Consular Section’s webpage.
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World Wetlands Day 2012 Photo Celebration
For instructions and more information please visit the facebook page of the State Department Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science and the World Wetlands Day 2012 Photo Celebrationat page on flickr.com.
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