Congress' Deal on Russia Sanctions Features Changes Sought by Big Oil and Key Texas Republican

WASHINGTON — Texas Rep. Pete Sessions went to bat for Big Oil. And won.The Dallas Republican led the charge in raising concerns that portions of a bill to toughen sanctions on Russia would harm energy companies like Irving-based Exxon Mobil by preventing them from pursuing some major projects across the globe.And a new bipartisan deal to advance the sanctions now features changes to address those worries.  Continue reading...