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U.S. House backs broader North Korea sanctions, after nuclear test

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) The US House of Representatives voted nearly unanimously today to pass legislation that would broaden sanctions over North Korea's nuclear program, days after Pyongyang announced it had tested a powerful nuclear device.

The measure passed by 418-2, with overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats. It was introduced in early 2015, but was not brought up for a vote until after Pyongyang announced tomorrow that it tested a hydrogen bomb.
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