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"The new legislation sharply limits the president's ability to suspend or terminate the sanctions — a remarkable handcuffing by a Republican-led Congress six months into Mr. Trump's tenure. It is also the latest Russia-tinged turn for a presidency consumed by investigations into the Trump campaign's interactions with Russian officials last year.

"Mr. Trump could soon face a decision: veto the bill — a move that would fuel accusations that he is doing the bidding of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia — or sign legislation imposing sanctions his administration abhors."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/us/politics/congress-sanctions-russia.html
Tim Finnegan Bob, your title is misleading. The Democrats also came to an agreement on sanctions involving Russia, North Korea, and Iran. It's not just the GOP. It will be interesting to see if the Democrats let this bill pass. And what the president does with it. I am betting on his signing the bill ... if the Democrats let it pass, of course.
yesterday, 2017
Bob R/CA The democrats are quite happy to pass sanctions against any of those countries. Not sure what blog you're reading.
Jul 23, 2017
Tim Finnegan Well, Bob, I'm listening to former speaker Pelosi (for some unknown reason). She is concerned that the inclusion of NK in the sanctions will cause trouble. Senate Democrats need to only convince three (or in some cases 13) Republicans to get anything they want through.

Again, you're hope, no matter what happens, is to see Trump embarrassed...See More
Jul 23, 2017


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