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US gives Jordan 247 million dollar aid
 AMMAN - The US government has provided regional Arab ally Jordan with 247.5 million dollars in economic aid for 2006, the US embassy said on Sunday. Four grants were signed on Thursday with funds allocated to enhance economic growth and create jobs, as well as develop the water and health sectors, support education and the judiciary and reduce foreign debt, it said.The agreement constitute the overall US regular economic assistance package to Jordan for fiscal year 2006, the statement said. Jordan is a major beneficiary of US financial assistance, receiving more than 4.7 billion dollars since 1952, it said. Posted by: Steve White 2006-08-14 |
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