The purpose of the legislation we are discussing today is to permit State and local governments, educational institutions, and private fund managers to divest from entities that invest $20 million or more in Iran's energy sector.
Steve Driehaus: “The purpose of the legislation we are discussing today is to permit State and local governments, educational…”
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Driehaus outlines the goals of new legislation regarding investments in Iran.
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