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Iran's Nuclear Negotiations Go Down to the Wire
Negotiators in Switzerland are aiming for a political deal on Iran's nuclear program — enough agreement to allow time for technical details to be worked out by the end of June. We get a progress report.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenNegotiators in Switzerland are aiming for a political deal on Iran's nuclear program — enough agreement to allow time for technical details to be worked out by the end of June. We get a progress report.
Also,Indiana's governor backtracks on the Religious Freedom Protection Act. On today's Talking Point, Barney Frank on remaining in Congress after being out of the closet.
Photo: Videographers juggle for a view as Secretary of State Kerry sits with colleagues before P5+1 nations resume negotiations with Iranian officials about the future of their nuclear program. (US State Department)
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