State Lawmakers Call to Block Iran Divestment

Robert G. Ortt

September 11, 2015

Human Rights
Government Operations

Senator Ortt and Senator Croci have introduced legislation that would prohibit New York State companies from doing business with Iran if Obama’s apparent nuclear deal with the country goes through. The bill would also maintain state sanctions imposed in 2012 - the “Iran Divestment Act.” Read the full article online in the State of Politics blog.

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