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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsObama to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terror list
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-removes-cuba-state-sponsor-terror-list-190658891--politics.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House announced Tuesday, a key step in his bid to normalize relations between the two countries.
The terror designation has been a stain on Cuba's pride and a major stumbling block for efforts to mend ties between Washington and Havana.
In a message to Congress, Obama said the government of Cuba "has not provided any support for international terrorism" over the last six months. He also told lawmakers that Cuba "has provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the future."
Cuba will officially be removed from the terror list 45 days after the president's message was sent to Congress. Lawmakers could vote to block the move during that window, though Obama would be all-but-certain to veto such a measure.
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Obama to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terror list (Original Post)
G_j
Apr 2015
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Formality, hasnt been a serious consideration for years, forget when but almost 20
NoJusticeNoPeace
Apr 2015
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NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)1. Formality, hasnt been a serious consideration for years, forget when but almost 20
Anyone who opposes this is both stupid and filled with hate
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)2. In Yer Face!
I just it when Obama does this to Congress. They sit around and do nothing, then complain when Obama makes a decision. I expect they'll pass a bill declaring he can't order lunch until they tell him what to eat.
G_j
(40,372 posts)3. yep, next comes the whining
he's put us all in grave danger!