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No. The Senate could have chosen not to revive TPP if they wanted to deal Obama an embarrassing loss. It appears they are even going to let the house vote on TAA again as part of the deal.

06-26-2015 , 05:54 PM

#127

suitedjustice

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Why not let him talk it up a bit more and take a little more heat for it from his own party, sowing discord, then bring down the hammer? The up and down vote in both houses would be perfect. The leadership can keep it under their belts completely until just before the vote, then issue marching orders. NO because r1-rx.

06-27-2015 , 11:08 AM

#128

seattlelou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by suitedjustice

The TPP fast track authority received 60 votes. A nice achievement for leadership with no margin for error.

07-10-2015 , 11:43 AM

#129

heehaww

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Quote:

The Obama administration is reportedly poised to remove Malaysia from its list of the worst human trafficking hubs in a move that will ease negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Last year, the United States downgraded Malaysia to a Tier 3 rating. But a measure by New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez bars the United States from enacting trade deals with Tier 3 countries. Despite protests from human rights groups, Reuters reports the State Department will upgrade Malaysia’s status, allowing it to remain part of the TPP.

Kinda cynical