Press Releases 2009
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Trained the Internal Security Forces (January 12, 2009)
- U.S. Government Provides Humvees to the Lebanese Armed Forces (January 13, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Opens New Fire Fighting Center in Dmit and an Emergency Room in Badaro (January 22, 2009)
- US Embassy Provides International College (IC) with $400,000 for Student Scholarships (January 26, 2009)
- U.S. Air Force Gives Medical Training Lebanese Armed Forces (January 28, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy and the Municipality of Beirut Launch Program to Modernize Tax Information and the Citizen Reception Office (January 29, 2009)
- U.S. Army Provides Military Law Training to the Lebanese Armed Forces (February 2, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Presents Scholarship Funding to the American University of Beirut (February 3, 2009)
- USAID Visits Al-Kafaat Foundation in Ain Saade (February 5, 2009)
- USAID Supports Four Lebanese Organizations in Keserwan, Sidon, Tekrit and Beirut (February 6, 2009)
- Ambassador Michele J. Sison Opens New Health Clinic in the Nahr al- Barid Refugee Camp (February 10, 2009)
- Statement by the Secretary of State on the Anniversary of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri's Assassination (February 12, 2009)
- Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri (February 12, 2009)
- U.S. Provides an Additional $12 million to the Lebanese Internal Security Forces for Communications Upgrades and Nahr al-Barid Security (February 12, 2009)
- USAID Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (February 13, 2009)
- Senator John Kerry Visits Lebanon (February 18, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy and the Municipality of Sin El Fil Launch the “Citizen Municipal Guide” in Braille (February 19, 2009)
- Lebanese Armed Forces Marks Completion of U.S.-Assisted Upgrades at Loueize Depot (February 20, 2009)
- U.S. Forest Service to Assist Lebanon with Forest Fire Management (February 20, 2009)
- Fabricated Story in Al-Akhbar Newspaper (February 26, 2009)
- Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Visits the United States (February 27, 2009)
- Opening of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (March 1, 2009)
- United States Government Provides Tank Ammunition to the Lebanese Armed Forces (March 4, 2009)
- USAID supports International College (March 6, 2009)
- Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey D. Feltman Visits Lebanon (March 6, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Presents Scholarship Funding to the Lebanese American University (March 10, 2009)
- U.S. Ambassador Participates in Nahr al-Barid Ceremony (March 10, 2009)
- Internal Security Forces’ Officials Benefit From Executive Leadership Seminar in Texas (March 11, 2009)
- U.S. Government Supports Emergency Management Training (March 12, 2009)
- USAID Completes Oil Spill Cleanup (March 13, 2009)
- U.S. Special Operations Forces Trains the Lebanese Armed Forces (March 23, 2009)
- U.S. Government Provides Tactical Vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces (March 25, 2009)
- Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance in Lebanon (March 26, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Celebrates Women’s History Month (March 27, 2009)
- State Department Official Visits Lebanon to Review Programs for Civil Society, Education and Youth (March 30, 2009)
- U.S. Government Provides More Assistance to the the Baakline Secondary School in the Chouf (March 31, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Celebrates Fifth Graduation of U.S. Trained Internal Security Forces Cadets (April 2, 2009)
- U.S. Government Continues to Provide Assistance to Tripoli (April 6, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Announces Grants for Workers Health and Traffic Safety (April 7, 2009)
- U.S. Government Continues Support to Women’s Education (April 7, 2009)
- United States Provides $50 Million to Support Lebanese Government’s Economic Reforms (April 8, 2009)
- U.S. Department of Treasury Joins Lebanon Special Investigation Commission and Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force in Anti Money Laundering Training (April 8, 2009)
- U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Lebanon (April 9, 2009)
- Lebanese Minister of Defense Sees Secretary Gates, Secretary Clinton, Special Envoy Mitchell (April 13, 2009)
- Lebanese Armed Forces Pilots Receive U.S. Training on “Raven” Aircraft (April 14, 2009)
- United States Supports the Ministry of the Interior for Elections (April 14, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Inaugurates Enhanced Cybercrime Unit for the Internal Security Forces (April 15, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Commemorates the 1983 and 1984 Bombings (April 16, 2009)
- U.S. Delivers the “Caravan” Combat Air Support Aircraft to the Lebanese Armed Forces (April 20, 2009)
- U.S. Government Establishes Business Development Services in Halba in North Lebanon (April 21, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Sends Internal Security Forces Members to the United States for Training (April 22, 2009)
- U.S. Government to Build New Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Beqa’a (April 27, 2009)
- U.S. Ambassador Visits School in Zahrani to Discuss Educational Assistance (April 28, 2009)
- USAID Gives American University of Beirut $2.2 Million for Student Scholarships (April 29, 2009)
- The First 100 Days: New American Engagement for the 21st Century
- U.S. Government Supports Lebanese Economic Growth (May 4, 2009)
- USAID Opens New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Aitanit (May 5, 2009)
- Mission Director Visits USAID Educational Projects in Zahrieh and Minieh in North Lebanon (May 7, 2009)
- U.S. Under Secretary of Treasury Visits Lebanon (May 15, 2009)
- Remarks by the Vice President after meeting with President Sleiman (May 22, 2009)
- USAID Supports Seven Lebanese Organizations in Mount Lebanon, Saida and Beqaa and Beirut (May 26, 2009)
- U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Lebanon (May 27, 2009)
- The U.S. Government Provides Additional $1 Million for Scholarships for LAU Students (May 27, 2009)
- Treasury Targets Hizballah Network in Africa (May 27, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy Announces Grants for Forest Fire Protection and Economic Development Throughout Lebanon (May 28, 2009)
- Remarks by the President on a New Beginning (June 4, 2009)
- U.S. Government sponsors a border protection and intellectual property rights workshop (June 16, 2009)
- USAID provides $750,000 to fund modernization of Beirut Court (June 17, 2009)
- In Ehmej, the U.S. funds forest fire fighting and community center (June 17, 2009)
- USAID assists tourism industry “Beyond Beirut” (June 18, 2009)
- USAID supports Women and entrepreneurs in the Nahr al Barid area (June 18, 2009)
- USAID to increase assistance to municipalities (June 18, 2009)
- U.S. Assistance improves Lebanese Armed Forces’ Transportation Capability (June 22, 2009)
- U.S. Government Support Benefits Haigazian University Students (June 26, 2009)
- General David H. Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Central Command Visits Lebanon (June 30, 2009)
- U.S. Assistance improves Lebanese Armed Forces Bmariam Depot (July 1, 2009)
- The United States Presents 120 new police vehicles to the International Security Forces and Celebrates the Graduation of U.S. Trained Cadets (July 2, 2009)
- U.S. Official Visits Lebanon to Review Assistance Program for Internal Security Forces (July 2, 2009)
- Ambassador Michele J. Sison Welcomes Guests to the U.S. Embassy to Celebrate Independence Day (July 2, 2009)
- U.S. Government Trains Saida Youth (July 6, 2009)
- U.S. Government assists the Lebanese University Law Faculty (July 7, 2009)
- USAID Encourages Road Safety (July 8, 2009)
- U.S. Government Supports Tripoli Community Development (July 14, 2009)
- The United States breaks ground for new Internal Security Forces Academy in Warwar (July 16, 2009)
- U.S. Government develops rural enterprises (July 17, 2009)
- U.S. Government pledges an additional $30 million for the reconstruction of Nahr Al-Barid and relief for the displaced (July 20, 2009)
- U.S. Government Supports Lebanese Economic Growth In The Beqa’a (July 21, 2009)
- U.S. Government Encourages Partnerships Between Municipalities And Lebanese Living Abroad (July 23, 2009)
- U.S. Government Supports Judicial Education (July 31, 2009)
- U.S. Government Trains International Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces Members (August 7, 2009)
- U.S. Government Breaks Ground for a New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Beqaa (August 11, 2009)
- U.S. Government Partners with Citibank to Commit $40 Million to Lebanon’s Byblos Bank (August 12, 2009)
- U.S. Government Continues to Support Education in Northern Lebanon (August 12, 2009)
- U.S. Government Continues Internal Security Forces Training (August 14, 2009)
- U.S. Sponsored Operating Rooms Open at the Central Military Hospital in Badaro (September 15, 2009)
- U.S. Government Provides Training in Diving and Explosive Ordnance Disposal to the Lebanese Armed Forces (September 15, 2009)
- U.S. Government Supports Lebanon’s Judicial System (September 16, 2009)
- U.S. Trained Internal Security Forces Cadets and Officers Graduate (September 17, 2009)
- Remarks of President Barack Obama: “Responsibility for our Common Future” (September 23, 2009)
- Lebanese Women Make Technology Work for Them With Help from the U.S. (September 25, 2009)
- LAF Officers Strengthen Capabilities Through U.S. Military Training (September 29, 2009)
- Lebanese Olive Farming Practices Improve With U.S. Government Help (October 8, 2009)
- Ehmej Strives to Become Eco-tourism Destination with U.S. Support (October 13, 2009)
- Judicial Training Institute in Ashrafieh Begins $1.35 million, U.S.-funded Upgrade October 13, 2009
- U.S. Government Gives Gift of Education to Lebanese American University Students in Need (October 14, 2009)
- LAF Increases Their Strategic Capacity with U.S. Training (October 14, 2009)
- NBA and WNBA Stars Visits Lebanon as U.S. Sports Envoys (October 21, 2009)
- Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, At the Israeli Presidential Conference 2009, Facing Tomorrow, Jerusalem (October 21, 2009)
- U.S. Assistance Improves Lebanese Armed Forces’ Coastal Patrolling, Medical Evacuation, Transportation and Fire Fighting Capability (October 23, 2009)
- American University of Beirut Students Receive Scholarship Assistance from U.S. Government (October 26, 2009)
- U.S. Government Launches Program to Support Lebanese Agricultural Quality Control (October 27, 2009)
- Statement by Ambassador Michele J. Sison after Meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri (October 28, 2009)
- U.S. Ambassador Discusses Community Needs with Youth, Leaders in West Beqaa (October 31, 2009)
- ISF Generals Tour United States, Review Community Policing Practices (November 2, 2009)
- U.S. Government Donates Additional $2.35 Million For De-Mining Activities in Lebanon (November 4, 2009)
- U.S.-funded Road Safety Awareness Campaign Aims to Keep Lebanon's Roads Safe (November 6, 2009)
- "Sahel Akkar" and U.S. Government Give Youth a Voice in North Lebanon (November 9, 2009)
- Statement from the White House on the Formation of the Lebanese Government (November 10, 2009)
- Delegation from U.S. Congress Looks to Strengthen Ties with Lebanese Parliament (November 11, 2009)
- LAF and U.S. Helicopter Pilots Share Expertise in Week-long Seminar (November 20, 2009)
- U.S. Government Works to Reduce Water Pollution in the Upper Litani River Basin (November 21, 2009)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon (December 2, 2009)
- U.S. Provides Over $300,000 to American Community School Students For Education and Equipment Support (December 3, 2009)
- U.S.-Support Raises Municipal Cooperation and Improves Public-Private Partnerships around Nahr El Bared (December 5, 2009)
- Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with President Sleiman of Lebanon (December 14, 2009)
- Remarks by President Obama and President Sleiman of Lebanon after Meeting (December 14, 2009)
- U.S. Supports Akkar Trade Fair to Assist Micro-Enterprises (December 18, 2009)
- Ambassador Sison Hosts Reception for Alumni of U.S. Exchange Programs (December 18, 2009)
- U.S. Helps Reduce Barriers to Employment for Lebanese with Disabilities (December 21, 2009)
- Cisco Systems in Lebanon Recognized for Corporate Excellence by U.S. Department of State (December 22, 2009)
- U.S. Support Strengthens Youth Participation in Municipal Governance (December 29, 2009)