Defense spending bill provides boost to Jordan

House Defense appropriators released a FY 2016 bill that seeks to help Jordan fight the Islamic State.
U.S. and Jordanian soldiers participate in Exercise Eager Lion at the Jordan-Saudi Arabia border, south of Amman May 18, 2015. Around 10,000 participants from 18 countries will take part in Eager Lion. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed - RTX1DI9O
US and Jordanian soldiers participate in Exercise Eager Lion at the Jordan-Saudi Arabia border, south of Amman, May 18, 2015. - REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
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Congress is singling out Jordan for extra attention in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) even as it stops short of guaranteeing any additional funding.

House Defense appropriators released a 2016 fiscal year spending bill on May 19 that authorizes the Department of Defense to reserve War on Terrorism money for Jordan. The bill calls on the Pentagon to assist with "supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of Jordan."

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