Factbox-PGA Tour-LIV deal riles Washington: Here are options to tackle it


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(Reuters) - The PGA Tour's agreement to merge with Saudi-backed LIV has raised concerns in Washington from lawmakers who are mistrustful of the kingdom and critical of its human rights record. They are vowing a deep look into the deal.

Here are some levers of power lawmakers could use to stop or alter the agreement.

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