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To the Point

Is the UN's Iran Deal Resolution an End Run on Congress?

To the Point

KCRW

News

4.4583 Ratings

🗓️ 20 July 2015

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

After today's unanimous support by the UN Security Council, Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the nuclear deal with Iran. Even some Democrats have reservations. We look at the prospects on Capitol Hill and the possible consequences of success or failure.

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0:00.0

Hey, I'm Josh Barrow, your new host of Left, Right, and Center.

0:02.9

Every week, join Rich Lowry, Bob Shear and Me for a contentious yet civilized debate of the week's big political stories, from ISIS to the U.S. economy to this 47 candidate presidential election we're having.

0:13.7

You can find Left, Right, and Center on KCRW's iTunes page.

0:17.1

From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

0:25.5

The Iran Nuclear Deal is now up to Congress.

0:32.5

Hello again, I'm Orin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

0:36.4

A daily look at the issues Americans care about most. The UN Security Council was unanimous today. It endorsed the nuclear

0:42.7

agreement leaving Congress with 60 days to approve or reject it. Republicans and some Democrats

0:48.1

are furious at the Obama administration for asking the Security Council to go first. Opponents

0:53.6

say the agreement could pave the way for

0:55.6

Iran to make a nuclear bomb. Supporters say it's the best thing possible and much better than nothing.

1:01.4

They warn that continued division within the United States will have dangerous consequences for

1:06.6

America's world leadership. Today's talking point, as the U.S. lied about educating kids in Afghanistan.

1:14.2

First, here's the news.

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1:44.6

Hello again, Warren. I'll be back with Through the Point. After today's unanimous support

1:48.3

by the UN Security Council, Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the nuclear deal with

1:53.1

Iran. Even some Democrats have reservations. We'll look at the prospects on Capitol Hill

1:57.7

and the possible consequences of success or failure. Today's talking point,

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