Economics
New Russia Penalties Face ‘Sanctions Fatigue’ in U.S. Congress
- Harsh proposals from 2018 have gained little momentum so far
- Full Mueller report expected to detail Russia interferance
The U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington, D.C.
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Tough talk about the need to punish Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election is running into the reality that Congress’s enthusiasm for additional sanctions is waning.
“We face a little bit of sanctions fatigue around here these days,” said Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, the sponsor of one of the bills aimed at Russia. “Hopefully we’ll get more people on board.”