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US to give Jordan $78 million to combat terrorism, take in refugees
2007-09-17
The United States is giving cash-strapped Jordan an additional $78 million this year to boost its Arab ally's efforts to combat terrorism and compensate it for hosting hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees, the embassy said in a statement Sunday.

The money, which will be disbursed by Sept. 30, is in addition to $454 million in economic and military aid already appropriated this fiscal year for Jordan.

US President George W. Bush signed the supplemental appropriation into law on May 25 after the US Congress earlier approved the additional aid. Of the total, $10.3 million will go to Jordan's efforts to improve basic education and health services in communities that have experienced a significant influx of Iraqi citizens, the statement said.
Posted by:Fred

#6  I meant that the Hassemis are the "legal" rulers of Saudia---that's why first the Brits, and now US keep the toy kingdom alive.
Posted by: gromgoru   2007-09-17 16:53  

#5  The ancient hill region of what is now Jordan were once known for their rich copper mines, supplying King Solomon's construction needs. With the Asian boom, the price of copper has skyrocketed, and thieves are stealing it for scrap. Putting some of those Paleos to honest work might infuse some cash for an ally in the region.
Posted by: Danielle   2007-09-17 15:36  

#4  yes, I know about the 'exiles' in Jordan and their funding.

Which is why I pay attention when people who've served in Anbar tell me how helpful Jordan has been. And why giving them aid which helps to strengthen the king vs. the 'exiles' (or shall I call them Palestinians?) is a reasonable investment IMO.
Posted by: lotp   2007-09-17 13:43  

#3  Would you rather they got their funds from the Saudis?

You really, but really, should do some reading on the subject, lotp.
Posted by: gromgoru   2007-09-17 09:40  

#2  Although Jordan has infuriated me with their shelter for Saddam's daughter & bank funds (which flowed to the Ba'athist insurgents), they also have quietly provided critical aid. That includes the quiet flow of military supplies through to Anbar province and, reportedly, overflight rights through their airspace at certain valuable moments.

Worth keeping in mind when you threaten to weaken the King's government by cutting off modest aid. Jordan is cash strapped in good part due to the rise in oil prices which they must pay. Would you rather they got their funds from the Saudis?
Posted by: lotp   2007-09-17 08:06  

#1  Your tax dollars at work.
Next election, we will vote on whether we want to give more money to foreign countries.....NOT....
Posted by: wxjames   2007-09-17 07:43  

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