Obama resubmits US-Russia nuclear energy deal

President Barack Obama has resubmitted to Congress a nuclear energy pact with Russia that his predecessor angrily canceled two years ago after Russia invaded neighboring Georgia.

The deal would allow the countries to exchange nuclear energy technology, engage in joint commercial nuclear power ventures and collaborate on nonproliferation goals.

Obama's decision Monday to resubmit the pact is the latest indication of his attempts to reset relations with Russia. Last month, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a new nuclear arms reduction treaty.

President George W. Bush signed and sent the agreement to Congress in 2008, but withdrew it after Russia invaded its West-leaning neighbor.