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Is the UN's Iran Deal Resolution an End Run on Congress?

After today's unanimous support by the UN Security Council, Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the nuclear deal with Iran. Even some Democrats have reservations. We look at the prospects on Capitol Hill and the possible consequences of success or failure.

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By Warren Olney • Jul 20, 2015 • 52m Listen

After today's unanimous support by the UN Security Council, Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the nuclear deal with Iran. Even some Democrats have reservations. We look at the prospects on Capitol Hill and the possible consequences of success or failure.

Also, President Obama talks Boko Haram and corruption with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On today's Talking Point, US officials have claimed great success in educating kids in Afghanistan -- despite knowing it wasn't all true. We hear about a billion-dollar boondoggle.

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