Free Trade
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00
Rep. George Miller (Calif.), senior Democrat on the Education and Workforce Committee, and Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.), said the apparent assassination attempt on Hernan Dario, who represented Colombian sugarcane workers, raises questions.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00
But on the one trade agreement that is particularly egregious with the country of Colombia, just last year, 50 trade unionists, 50 labor activists in Colombia were murdered--50 murders.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00
The fastest growing opportunities for American businesses, farms, and ranches are outside of our borders. Our greatest opportunities are overseas in rapidly developing countries.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 00:00
The White House and congressional Republicans are in a political standoff over passage of trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, amid a dispute over federal assistance to trade-displaced workers.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 00:00
The Obama administration said on Monday that it would not seek Congressional approval of free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea until Republicans agree to expand assistance for American workers who might lose jobs.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 00:00
I applaud President Obama for putting the workers first before we do these trade agreements.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
El acuerdo comercial gana el respaldo del senador John Kerry, antiguo enemigo del tratado.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
"We are now poised to approve our FTAs (free trade agreements) with Colombia, Panama and Korea," Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said during a hearing.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
The AFL-CIO will continue to vigorously oppose the proposed free trade agreement with Colombia so long as the "horrifying levels of labor and human rights violations in the country" continue.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
Implementation of the Colombia agreement would also benefit U.S. national security. Colombia is emerging from decades of civil strife, and it is in our interests to see that Colombia continues to heal from its wounds of the past.