29.9.08

US-India nuclear deal clears first hurdle

US-India nuclear deal clears first hurdle

By Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington

Published: September 28 2008 19:04 | Last updated: September 28 2008 19:04

The US House of Representatives has approved a landmark nuclear deal with India, removing one of two final obstacles to a foreign policy victory for the Bush administration.

While the House approved the deal 298-117 on Saturday, it still faces a hurdle in the Senate. Several senators oppose the deal and could attempt to block a vote in the few days left before Congress recesses ahead of the November elections.

(http://ft.com)

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