WASHINGTON – The Senate voted decisively on Thursday to approve a new package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, sending the popular bill to President Donald Trump for his signature after weeks of intense negotiations. Never in doubt, however, was a cornerstone of the legislation that bars Trump from easing or waiving the additional penalties on Russia unless Congress agrees.
Russia Sanctions Bill Heads To Trump After Senate Approval
RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Thu, 07/27/2017 - 4:37pm
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