Russia sanctions bill remains stalled in US Congress

By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON, Jun 27 (Reuters) US lawmakers said they did not know when legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia might come up for a vote in the House of Representatives, and the White House said it had concerns about the measure.
The legislation passed the Senate by a nearly unanimous margin two weeks ago, looking like it might complicate President Donald Trump's desire for warmer relations with Moscow, where officials have denounced new sanctions.

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