The World Jewish Congress is expected to ask U.S. state and local finance officials meeting Thursday in New York to delay by 60 days a decision on sanctions against German banks and firms for their Holocaust-era dealings. The move would come as the group continues to negotiate the establishment of a compensation fund for survivors with German officials.
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