Bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia heads to Obama's desk

in #news8 years ago

The House approved legislation Friday by voice vote that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, CBS News has confirmed.

In May, the Senate passed the measure, which was sponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Chuck Schumer, D-New York.

The White House has expressed opposition to the bill. Speaking to CBS News’ Charlie Rose in April, President Obama warned that the bill could have consequences that would, for example, allow people in other countries to sue the U.S.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-allowing-911-victims-to-sue-saudi-arabia-heads-to-obamas-desk/

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