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Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs
George Noll
Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs
A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, George Noll joined the U.S. Department of State in 1997. He arrived in Jerusalem in August 2020. He is currently serving as Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem.
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Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs
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Kamala D. Harris
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Joseph R. Biden
President of the United States
President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States. As President, Biden will restore America’s leadership and build our communities back better.
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Vice President of the United States
Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator.
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Antony J. Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State
Antony J. Blinken is the 71st U.S. Secretary of State. He was nominated by President Biden on November 23, 2020; confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 26, 2021; and sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day.
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Joseph R Biden
Joseph R. Biden
President of the United States
Joseph R. Biden
President of the United States
President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States. As President, Biden will restore America’s leadership and build our communities back better.
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Kamala Harris
Kamala D. Harris
Vice President of the United States
Kamala D. Harris
Vice President of the United States
Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator.
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Antony J. Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State
Antony J. Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State
Antony J. Blinken is the 71st U.S. Secretary of State. He was nominated by President Biden on November 23, 2020; confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 26, 2021; and sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day.
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Once a refugee, now an Oscar winner
ShareAmerica
March 16, 2023

Once a refugee, now an Oscar winner

Once a refugee, now an Oscar winner

Decades after arriving in the U.S. as a refugee, Ke Huy Quan won film’s highest honor. Learn more about a story that is inspiring others.

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Ringing in the new year with Nowruz
ShareAmerica
March 16, 2023

Ringing in the new year with Nowruz

Ringing in the new year with Nowruz

The Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, begins on the spring equinox. Read on to find out how it’s being celebrated in the United States.

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Halal food sees big gains in U.S. restaurant market
ShareAmerica
March 16, 2023

Halal food sees big gains in U.S. restaurant market

Halal food sees big gains in U.S. restaurant market

In U.S. restaurants, halal food is going mainstream and being served by chefs offering diverse cuisine as well as at fast-food places.

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Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh
Near Eastern Affairs – Department of State
March 19, 2023

Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh

Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh

Office of the Spokesperson The following text reflects the Joint Communique following today’s meeting in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt: At the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, …

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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia
Near Eastern Affairs – Department of State
March 15, 2023

Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia

Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia

Office of the Spokesperson Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia March 15-25, 2023. Assistant Sec…

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Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Boeing Aircraft
Near Eastern Affairs – Department of State
March 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Boeing Aircraft

Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Boeing Aircraft

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States welcomes today’s announcement that Saudi Arabia will purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with Gene…

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