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Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest step that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

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Santa Rosa Press Democrat· Oct 17, 3:09 PMTrump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seenAlso ran in Axios, Fox News

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GOP lawmakers bash Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions: 'Beyond irresponsible'Several GOP lawmakers criticized President Trump’s move to exempt Russia from the sanctions bill he signed law last month, with Sen. Thom Tillis (R- N.C.) calling the move "beyond irresponsible." Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia in a legislative package that was meant to put pressure on the Kremlin...

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related sanctions that threatened 100% tariffs on India, ChinaUS President Donald Trump announced that he would waive tariffs that could have targeted India and four nations for purchasing Russian oil and gas in an

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