Senate Passes Tough Sanctions Bill on Russia; Todd Blanche on Track for Attorney General Confirmation
The U.S. Senate passed a significant sanctions bill against Russia. Todd Blanche is also on course for Senate confirmation as attorney general.
Location: U.S. Capitol
Claims & verification status
The U.S. Senate passed a significant sanctions bill against Russia.
Todd Blanche is on track for Senate confirmation as attorney general.
Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Todd Blanche is on track for Senate confirmation as attorney general — not independently verified.
- —The U.S. Senate passed a significant sanctions bill against Russia — not independently verified.
Our assessment
If the claim that the U.S. Senate has passed its 'toughest' sanctions bill on Russia holds, businesses with exposure to Eastern Europe, especially those involved in exports,…
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