Wednesday, March 4, 2015

U.S. Republicans pushing Iran bill despite veto threat

Iran sanctions bill being debated for a vote in Senate
Washington (Reuters) 3 March 20 15 - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate would begin debate next week on a bill that would require President Barack Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for approval by Congress.
McConnell, aRepublican, told his weekly news conference that he intended to have the bill debated and potentially voted on in the Senate next week. His remarks set up a potential showdown with Democrats, who want to allow more time for negotiations with Iran.

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