Posted on 05/22/2015 11:30:57 PM PDT by bob_denard
Ater a lengthy debate, the Senate approved a contentious bill on Friday that would grant President Obama the power to speed up passage of trade deals, but a tougher battle is expected in the House.
The 62-37 vote to give the president so-called fast-track authority is a big boost for his top economic priority, bringing him closer to his goal of forging an ambitious Pacific free-trade accord known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
“Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements,” Obama said. “I want to thank senators of both parties for sticking up for American workers by supporting smart trade and strong enforcement, and I encourage the House of Representatives to follow suit."
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Rudy Giuliani was right.
“Boehner probably supports Obama”
Like a jock strap.
Is 'probably' another way of saying absolutely will obey it's every command and whim?
Cruz could have sided with Sessions on this and killed this bill.
Regardless if you support or oppose free trade, this bill is being kept in secret and grants POTUS powers reserved for Congress.
On those two details alone, it should be voted down by anyone who calls themselves a conservative.
Yes, I know, it’s extremely troubling ;/
The amendment was obviously never going to pass, and the only thing that actually matters is that the base bill moved forward and then passed.
I’d say that certainly qualifies as professional wrestling.
Oh no! He made a vote you don’t like! He made a vote I don’t agree with...well, I guess it is time to support Jeb then. Seriously, get a grip.
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