U.S. moves toward lifting Libya sanctions
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
WASHINGTON -- The United States is expected to lift two sets of sanctions against Libya and may take action in the next few days, an administration official said Tuesday. The move would be a follow-up to Libya's decision to dismantle its unconventional weapons program, and other gestures. The official, asking not to be identified, said a final decision on the sanctions will be made by President Bush. At issue are sanctions imposed under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act and the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.
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