TPA Gets Green Light From US House

Noem11-21-11The US House has now passed the controversial Trade Promotion Authority, and sent it to the Senate.  South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says this bill sets the framework for further trade negotiations…

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Noem says there will not be any trade agreements, secret or not, without the approval of Congress…

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The TPA authorization was passed after it was uncoupled from TAA, or Trade Adjustment Authority. TAA failed to pass in the House last week.  Noem says it took some maneuvering to get the bill unhooked…

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The TPA authorization could face a tough fight in the Senate.