GOP senator stymies Georgia sanctions bill, puzzling democracy activists

GOP senator stymies Georgia sanctions bill, puzzling democracy activists

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okl.) is standing in the way of a bipartisan push to tighten sanctions on the country of Georgia, which lawmakers and advocates say is the best way to stand up for pro-democracy forces and counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence in the country.  Mullin is blocking passage of the MEGOBARI Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that codifies sanctions against officials in the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party for …