“Obama 9/11 veto sets up clash”

Washington D.C. (White House) - On Friday President Barack Obama has plans to veto legislation permitting the families of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi Arabia government. The move sets up a clash between some of the most powerful forces in Washington, and could lead to the first veto override of Obama's presidency. The bill would end foreign countries' immunity in the United States from lawsuits, allowing federal civil suits to go forward. Support for the "Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act" ran high among lawmakers, who overwhelmingly passed the bill earlier this year. Obama has vowed to reject the bill, claiming it could open US diplomats and service members to lawsuits in any country. "If this bill were pass, the United States government, US service members, US diplomats, and even, potentially, US companies are at risk of being hauled into court in countries all around the world," Earnest said. The White House has until midnight Friday to officially submit the veto to Congress. The White House is hoping to keep its options open by waiting until nearer the deadline.

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