Thune says Iran sanctions to be added to Russia sanctions bill

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Story focus: Thune says Iran sanctions to be added to Russia sanctions bill

Source context: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Thursday he's expecting to add provisions to penalize Iran to a Russia sanctions bill under...

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