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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from aspenpublicradio.org · United States
The Senate passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia, a measure notably supported by Senator Lindsey Graham. This legislative action signifies a political move with international foreign policy consequences.
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