Daily Blog: Why Fast Track Is Bad

January 31, 2007

Why Fast Track Is Bad

If you needed a quick primer on the downsides of "fast track"--that would be the legislation that allows the executive branch to negotiate trade agreements and, then, submit the deals to the Congress, which can only vote up or down on the whole package...meaning no amendments--this testimony is worth reading.

Jan 31, 2007 2:55:12 PM | Trade

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