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White House to work with Congress on TPP vote timing
Source: Reuters
Markets | Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:41pm EST
White House to work with Congress on TPP vote timing
WASHINGTON
The Obama administration will work with Congress on the best time to bring a 12-nation Pacific trade pact before lawmakers for a vote, the top U.S. trade official said on Thursday.
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said the administration, which gave 90 days notice last week of its intent to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), was doing everything within its power to move the deal along.
"The president made clear he'd like to get this done as early as possible next year and we're going to consult with Congress about what the most appropriate time is to bring it forward for a vote," Froman said on a call with reporters.
The TPP, which had a tepid initial reception from lawmakers, cannot come before Congress until March at the earliest and the administration is unlikely to bring it up for consideration if it is unclear whether there are enough votes to pass it.
Congress must approve the TPP before the trade pact, which seeks to cut trade barriers and set common standards in 40 percent of the world economy, can take effect.
(Reporting by Krista Hughes; Editing by Alan Crosby)
White House to work with Congress on TPP vote timing
WASHINGTON
The Obama administration will work with Congress on the best time to bring a 12-nation Pacific trade pact before lawmakers for a vote, the top U.S. trade official said on Thursday.
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said the administration, which gave 90 days notice last week of its intent to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), was doing everything within its power to move the deal along.
"The president made clear he'd like to get this done as early as possible next year and we're going to consult with Congress about what the most appropriate time is to bring it forward for a vote," Froman said on a call with reporters.
The TPP, which had a tepid initial reception from lawmakers, cannot come before Congress until March at the earliest and the administration is unlikely to bring it up for consideration if it is unclear whether there are enough votes to pass it.
Congress must approve the TPP before the trade pact, which seeks to cut trade barriers and set common standards in 40 percent of the world economy, can take effect.
(Reporting by Krista Hughes; Editing by Alan Crosby)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/12/us-trade-tpp-usa-idUSKCN0T12JR20151112
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president using the bully pulpit and reaching out to the GOP led congress to push through legislation that will be good for us the people.
Oh, shit, wait a minute....he couldn't do that with the public option.
But he sure as shit can do it with the TPP!
Yeah, he is not a neoliberal my ass. 
But she won't lobby against it. 
