Free Trade
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
President Bush raised the stakes on Democratic leaders Monday by sending a controversial free trade deal with Colombia to Capitol Hill without the explicit backing of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
If President Bush really believes that successful passage of the Colombia FTA is critical for U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, it is difficult to understand why he would send the FTA up under circumstances of his own creation that maximize the contro
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Candidates trashing all trade agreements either don't believe what they're saying or are talking without thinking
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
El presidente George Bush decidio someter a debate en el Congreso el proyecto de ley del TLC con Colombia, a pesar de las altas probabilidades de que el tratado sucumba
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Last year, the House approved the 2008 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill which directs U.S. funds to help address the root of numerous problems in Colombia. We must remain actively and positively engaged with Colombia
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
The president has a slim chance of winning congressional approval of the pact. It would open markets in Colombia for a wide array of U.S. goods, he says
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
While the White House urged swift action, Democrats raised concerns over anti-union violence in Colombia and the deal's impact on U.S. jobs. Lawmakers discuss the measure
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Under present circumstances, we cannot support the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
FARC is losing ground and hostage negotiations are on. Congress should approve a trade deal with the country