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Senators see momentum on Russia sanctions even as Trump questions timing

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Comments by Senate leadership have renewed expectations among lawmakers that the chamber will soon entertain sanctions on Russia — even as questions remain about whether President Donald Trump would support them.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters on Thursday that he thought the Senate could consider sanctions introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., "in the next 30 days." Trump, in contrast, told reporters on Thursday that "it may not be perfect timing" to impose sanctions on Russia.The sanctions, which have been in the works for...

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