Action On Iran Bill Can Wait, Mcconnell Says

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Thu, 03/05/2015 - 3:15pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday backed away from plans to force a quick vote on legislation that would give Congress a chance to review any nuclear deal the Obama administration reaches with Iran.

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