The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jeffrey Bleich as the next U.S. Ambassador to Australia, clearing the way for his arrival in Canberra. Ambassador-designate Bleich must formally present his credentials to the Govenor General before assuming his post.

To learn more about Ambassador-designate Bleich, you can see his biography on the Embassy website.   Click here:  http://canberra.usembassy.gov/ambassador/