Rand Paul Fights Sanctions on Russian Pipeline

OUT OF GAS

The Trump ally has quietly moved to postpone efforts to hit the Russian project, and is lobbying his colleagues against a new sanctions bill.

Former Political Reporter

Published Jul. 26 2019 9:00PM EDT

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Advocates for a massive Russian natural gas pipeline project have a powerful, quiet ally in Congress: Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican and close friend of President Donald Trump.

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Rand Paul Fights Sanctions on Russian Pipeline

The Trump ally has quietly moved to postpone efforts to hit the Russian project, and is lobbying his colleagues against a new sanctions bill.

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Betsy Swan