Key US Democrat Schumer Announces Opposition to Iran Deal

U.S. President Barack Obama's effort to sell the Iran nuclear deal to a skeptical Congress has been dealt a serious setback, with one of the president's top allies, Senator Chuck Schumer, coming out against the pact. "After deep study, careful thought, and considerable soul-searching, I have decided I must oppose the agreement and will vote yes on a motion of disapproval," said Senator Schumer in a statement late Thursday. Schumer, a senator from the state of New York...

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