Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Domestic Wrangling Over Iran Deal Continues (Short Links)



C urrently 59 senators (43 Republicans and 16 Democrats) support a bill sponsored by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) that would impose extensive new sanctions on Tehran if no final nuclear accord is reached or if it violates the interim deal (Note: Lawmakers still have not been provided the specifics of the interim deal from the White House). (Washington Post)

According to The Hill, “Every Democrat considered vulnerable in his or her race for reelection next year is co-sponsoring this measure, a sign that they want to appear tough on foreign policy.” Furthermore, “The new Menendez-Kirk bill would also require that any final deal with Iran end its ability to enrich uranium. Secretary of State John Kerry has suggested that such a requirement was a nonstarter for Iran.” (Rebecca Shabad, The Hill)

The thirty Senate Democrats who have remained silent on the Iran sanctions bill are under pressure to stake out a position. (Greg Sargent, Washington Post)

AIPAC keeps a low profile on Iran bill. (Politico)

Obama threatens to veto additional Iran sanctions. (Anne Gearan, Washington Post)

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