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U.S. Expands Sanctions Powers Against Officials Involved in Hostage Detentions

The State Department has broadened authorities available to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, allowing stronger economic measures against foreign officials and entities involved in the wrongful detention of Americans.
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