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Steve Driehaus: The purpose of the legislation we are discussing today is to permit State and local governments, educational…

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
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.

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Driehaus outlines the goals of new legislation regarding investments in Iran.

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