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6 Massachusetts Representatives Sanctioned By Russia

BOSTON (CBS) - The Russian government is sanctioning nearly 400 members of Congress in response to U.S. sanctions against its political leaders.

The list includes six Massachusetts Representatives: Katherine Clark, Stephen Lynch, Seth Moulton, Richard Neal, Lori Trahan and Jake Auchincloss.

Auchincloss said it was not the result of a specific action. "I think it's Vladimir Putin in general lashing out because he's feeling increasingly cornered," Auchincloss said.

Congresswoman Lori Trahan issued a simple statement about the sanctions against her saying, "Good, now let's get Ukraine some more weapons."

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