Wyden Voices Support For Obama Trade Legislation

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden voiced his support for President Obama’s trade legislation today in a floor speech.  The Senate voted 60-37 today to begin full-blown debate on Obama’s request for fast-track negotiating authority, avoiding a filibuster.  Wyden said to move on from the 1990’s NAFTA policies, Obama’s trade package needs to be approved, adding he believes it will demand more from trade deals than ever before.  Previous presidents have enjoyed fast track authority to allow them to proposed trade pacts that Congress can reject or ratify but not change.  Unions strongly oppose it, saying free-trade deals cost U.S. jobs.  Obama and many Republican leaders believe American products must reach more markets.

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