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U.S. lawmakers reach deal on new sanctions against Russia, Iran, DPRK

2017-07-24 09:06:38       source:Xinhua News Agency

July 23, 2017


U.S. Republicans and Democrats on Saturday have reached agreement on a bill that would include new sanctions against Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.


The bill could largely limit Trump's power of easing sanctions on Russia, as it gives Congress power to veto any decision made by the president that would "significantly alter" U.S. foreign policy in connection with Russia.


The decisions could include easing sanctions or returning diplomatic properties in Maryland and New York that former U.S. President Barack Obama ordered vacated in December.


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