US Senate votes 85-12 for India's Nuclear Bill : "In a major victory for the pro-India lobby, the United States Senate today voted massively in favour of the Indo-US nuclear deal" - reports Rediff.com. They report further that - "The vote is also a victory for US industry and the Indian American community, working under the banner of the Coalition for Partnership with India.... Reflecting the sentiment, Ron Somers, President of the US-India Business Council, which comprises the top 220 US companies doing business in India, praised the vote, stating: 'As a result of today's vote, the objectives of attaining international energy security, nuclear safety, and a cleaner global environment have today made a Himalayan leap forward.' " More Coverage: http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/nov/17msg.htm http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/nov/17ndeal14.htm Google News Updates