Washington, Oct. 15 -- Congressman Joe Courtney issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) responded to recent news that President Trump is easing sanctions (https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/trump-putin-diesel-prices-rcna602566) on Russia:
"President Trump has now officially sought to ease sanctions on Russia through April 7th following recent troubling reports that he would do just that. This is exactly what we were concerned would happen when we decided to vote against the Russian Sanctions Act last month.
"President Trump has created a war of choice with Iran, raising utility costs and gas prices for...