Senate advances fast-track trade bill for Obama
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(Worthy News)– The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance President Obama’s trade agenda, approving a measure to end debate on fast-track authority, the Hill reported.
The 60-37 motion sets up a vote on final passage on Wednesday. If the Senate approves fast-track or trade promotion authority (TPA), it would then be sent to Obama’s desk to become law.
Fast-track authority would allow Obama to send trade deals to Congress for up-or-down votes. The White House wants the authority to conclude negotiations on a sweeping trans-Pacific trade deal. –Source
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