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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law

The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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The New York Times· Oct 17, 7:10 AMTrump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law

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