Sen. Mike Lee granted visa to Russia after other senators' requests are denied

Sen. Mike LeeMichael (Mike) Shumway LeeSenate antitrust panel to cling listening to on tech mergers A money strengthen to accept as true with McConnell, allies lean into Twitter, media 'struggle' more (R-Utah) has been granted a visa to consult with Russia after Moscow prior to now rejected two different senators' requests to be allowed to travel to the nation.

A spokesman for Lee advised The Hill that the Utah Republican will shuttle to Russia from Sept. 5 to 8 and should meet with executive officers and individuals of the business group, as well as outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Russia and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.Jon HuntsmanJon Huntsman Jr. — respectable for each person greater

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Lee intends to discuss "alternate and army family members, [and] non secular liberty," the spokesman talked about. "it is critical for the us to preserve a powerful and open dialogue with the Russian Federation with a view to make development on concerns that are crucial to American peace and prosperity." 

Politico first suggested the information of Lee's visa.

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