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Sanctions Bill Targets Putin's War Funding | Yakima News
The House just passed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s war machine, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, designed to cripple Putin’s funding by hitting banks, officials, and oil tankers—and giving the President new power to slap tariffs on Russian energy imports. While aimed at pressuring China and India to cut ties with Moscow, critics warn it could backfire by raising U.S. prices or alienating allies. Despite Democratic divisions, the bill sailed through with strong bipartisan backing after negotiations involving Trump and a key Iran sanctions tweak. Now headed to the White…
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