Any U.S. sanctions relief on Iran likely to start slowly
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Any easing by Washington of sanctions on Iran in exchange for Tehran taking steps to scale back its nuclear program is likely to be fleeting and symbolic,...
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Iran sanctions in U.S. Senate delayed before Geneva talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure not to squeeze Iran too hard, the U.S. Senate is unlikely to impose a fresh round of sanctions on the Islamic Republic until after Tehran...
Obama’s energy, EPA chiefs say climate plan won’t kill coal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New rules limiting emissions from U.S. power plants that are expected to be proposed on Friday will "provide certainty" to the coal industry, environment and energy chiefs...
U.S. nuclear power plants vulnerable to 9/11-style attacks: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear power plants are not adequately protected from threats, including the theft of bomb-grade material that could be used to make weapons and attacks intended to...
Senate majority urges Obama to press Iran over nuclear program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A majority of senators have urged President Barack Obama to raise pressure on Iran over its disputed nuclear program by toughening sanctions and renewing the option to...
Senate majority urges Obama to press Iran over nuclear program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A majority of senators have urged President Barack Obama to raise pressure on Iran over its disputed nuclear program by toughening sanctions and renewing the option to...
House set to vote on tough Iran sanctions bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are due to vote on a tough Iran sanctions bill this week that seeks to squeeze the Islamic Republic's oil...
House set to vote on tough Iran sanctions bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are due to vote on a tough Iran sanctions bill this week that seeks to squeeze the Islamic Republic's oil...
Senate confirms McCarthy as chief environmental regulator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate confirmed Gina McCarthy on Thursday to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a long-awaited move that could help President Barack Obama revive his plans to fight...
In Keystone boost, U.S. study sees no added risk from Canada oil
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Keystone XL pipeline got a boost on Tuesday as a landmark U.S.-mandated report said heavy Canadian oil is no more likely to cause pipeline leaks than...