Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

• Russian sanctions author joins Magnitsky family

  The author of sanctions against Russians over human rights violations said Thursday there would be no need for punishment if Russia focused on holding ... 

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  US names Russians targeted for sanctions

  The Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against 18 Russians over human rights violations, but avoided some prominent officials whose ... 

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  NKorea aggression could strengthen US-China bond

  North Korea's latest outburst of nuclear and military threats has given the U.S. a rare opportunity to build bridges with China — a potential silver ... 

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  Obama digs in for a fight on Hagel, Brennan picks

  Digging in for a fight, President Barack Obama riled Senate Republicans and some Democrats, too, on Monday by nominating former senator and combat ... 

• Russian trade, human rights bill heads to Obama

  A Russian trade and human rights bill cleared Congress and headed for President Barack Obama's signature Thursday, opening new export opportunities ... 

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  Senate to take up bill normalizing Russia trade

  The Senate on Wednesday headed toward a vote on legislation that would end four-decade-old trade restrictions that are blocking U.S. businesses from ... 

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  Small-bore proposals to help avert fiscal cliff

  Sure the rich may have to pay more in taxes. But a "fiscal cliff" budget deal could mean pain for nearly everyone else, too: higher airline ticket ...