Bob Menendez, Other Senate Democrats To Hold Off On New Iran Bill -- For Now
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, co-sponsor of legislation that would tighten sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, said on Tuesday he and other Democratic senators would not back passage of the bill until after March 24 and only if there is no framework agreement with Tehran. President Barack Obama has said voting now for more sanctions, which are strongly supported by Republican lawmakers, could upset talks now under way with Iran. He has pledged to veto any bill imposing new sanctions during the talks. ...
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