The World : Senate Votes Jordan Aid
The Senate approved a $250-million economic aid package for Jordan and an offer of future military aid if King Hussein begins direct negotiations with Israel. The economic aid is to be divided between commodity imports and economic development assistance over three years. The Administration had requested $100 million in cash as part of the package, but the committee shifted that money to commodity assistance. The aid is part of a $13.5-billion supplemental appropriations bill that was approved later.
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