Global Magnitsky Act Included in US Defense Bill, Likely to Pass in 2016
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Global Magnitsky Act, to sanction individuals responsible for gross violations of human rights worldwide, was approved as part of the 2017 US defense budget and will likely pass into law this year, US Senator and bill sponsor Ben Cardin told Sputnik. "It is the second time the Senate has passed it," Cardin said on Wednesday of the legislation. "I am optimistic we will get to the finish line this year," he said. The Glob..
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