White House builds support for Iran nuclear deal
White House seeks backing for a landmark Iran accord as congressional leaders from both parties prepare for a likely fall showdown over Republicans attempts to derail the agreement. Boehner blasts lifting sanctions while Pelosi supports the deal, and Obama vows a veto if legislation rejects it.
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Obama Visits Federal Prison to Push Fairer Justice
President Barack Obama toured El Reno Federal Correctional Institution in Oklahoma to urge reform of crime control and prisoner rehabilitation. He met inmates in a 9 by 10 cell, urged reducing or ending severe mandatory minimums for nonviolent offenders, and backed restoring voting rights for felons who have served sentences. Senate and GOP candidates weighed in as security measures heightened during the visit.
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GOP bill seeks to block delay roll back auto and rail safety rules
Washington Republicans push legislation to roll back or delay auto and railroad safety regulations amid record recalls and high profile crashes. The party line bill, to ride in a must pass transportation bill, would delay a rule on electronically controlled brakes for crude oil trains and extend the rollout of positive train control, arguing cost and feasibility concerns.
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