Obama has concerns about oversight of counterterrorism efforts . The measure `` will put real additional pressure on the Iranians so they are going to pay a bigger and bigger price , if they continue to move towards nuclear weapons , '' said Sen. Carl Levin , D-Michigan , chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee . The White House lifted a veto request after changes in detainee language . The issue involved presidential authority over military or civilian prisoners . The $ 500 million measure includes tough sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program .
Obama has concerns about oversight of counterterrorism efforts . The White House lifted a veto request after changes in detainee language . The issue involved presidential authority over military or civilian prisoners . The $ 500 million measure includes tough sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program .