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Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal

The move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal.

Sources (2)· Oct 15, 2:29 PM to Oct 15, 8:52 PM

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The New York Times· Oct 15, 2:29 PMDemocratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
The Hill· Oct 15, 8:52 PMDemocratic senators set up vote on blocking Saudi nuclear deal

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