Tuesday, July 31, 2007

UPDATE 1-U.S. House passes Iran divestment bill

(Reuters) - WASHINGTON, July 31 - Calling for change in
Iranian nuclear policy, the U.S. House of Representatives
passed a bill on Tuesday to give legal protections to
investment managers who pull money out of the Iranian energy
sector.




Under the legislation approved by a 408-6 vote, the
Treasury Department would be required to list twice yearly on
the Internet the names of companies that have more than $20
million invested in the Iranian energy sector.


Read more at Reuters.com Government Filings News

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