Senate Advances Russia Sanctions, Confirms Nominees

Why it matters locally: While the Russia sanctions directly impact foreign policy, the confirmation of numerous presidential nominees could affect various federal agencies and policies that have an impact on New Mexico's economy, infrastructure, and federal funding.

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The Senate approved a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill on Friday. This legislation, negotiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, marks a significant action regarding international relations. In addition to the sanctions measure, senators confirmed numerous presidential nominees. The approvals covered a range of positions, filling key roles within the executive branch.