US - Colombia Trade
Monday, April 07, 2008
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President Bush handed legislation for a Colombia Free Trade Agreement over to lawmakers today. NBR correspondent Stephanie Dhue looks at the reasons why the agreement will have a difficult time making its way through Congress.
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External Links/Articles*
- Hillary for President
This links to a short statement about the Colombia Free Trade agreement posted on Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign website. - McCain for President
This links to the section of Senator John McCain's presidential campaign website that talks about tax and trade issues. - Obama '08
This links to the section of Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign website that talks about trade issues. - The Rothenberg Political Report
The Rothenberg Preport is a nonpartisan analysis of American politics and elections. Stuart Rothenberg, the editor & publisher of the report, is interviewed in Stephanie Dhue's report. - United Steelworkers (USW)
USW is a union representing steel workers and other employees in the United States and Canada. The organization's international VP of human affairs, Fred Redmond, is interviewed in Stephanie Dhue's report. This links to an April 7, 2008 press release issued by USW titled, "USW Calls on Congress to Reject Colombia FTA." - U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) (PDF)
he USTR is charged with negotiating trade agreements, resolving trade disputes, and participating in global trade policy organizations. This links to an April 7, 2008 press release issued by the USTR titled, "Schwab Statement on Colombia Agreement Being Sent to Congress." - White House
This links to an April 7, 2008 press release issued by the White House titled, "President Bush Discusses Colombia Free Trade Agreement."
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