Green Light for US Implementation of Iran Nuclear Pact

The Obama administration can begin implementing the international nuclear accord with Iran after Thursday's expiration of a 60-day legislative review period. The Republican-led Congress failed to block the pact despite fierce majority opposition in both chambers. “This is really a lousy deal,” said Republican Senator John Cornyn. “The agreement with Iran will stand,” said Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid. Thursday, Senate Republicans mounted a last...

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