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KPIX CBS Weekend News March 6, 2022 01:39:00

energy sector, a critical part of the country's economy, but largely spared by the current sanctions. it's an especially difficult subject for europe, which relies on russia for about 40% of its natural gas. >> this is an evolution on the sanctions issues, right. and things change overnight. so what were once considered off limits, that's all changed. >> diaz: natalie, another request by president zelensky was to suspend mastercard and visa operations in russia. new this evening, both have, as companies ramp up pressure on russia. what else are u.s. lawmakers considering? >> reporter: well, adriana, over on capitol hill, there is growing support for a bipartisan bill to ban russian energy imports to the u.s. that support despite concern about rising gas prices. the white house says it is looking into options to reduce u.s. consumption of russian energy, while also trying to maintain a steady global supply of energy.

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