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Rally to Oppose Fast Track for TPP
June 22, 2015 @ 2:00 pm
Many of us are following the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and closely related Trade Promotion Authority (TPA, aka “fast track”) legislation with high concern. From an environmental perspective this article explains issue well
The TPP Could Have Disastrous Results for the Climate, Environmentalists Warn
. Incredibly, at this point, the legislation now includes specific anti-climate change mitigation language,
Anti-Climate Provision Gives Democrats Fresh Reason to Oppose Obama on Trade
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At this point, the TPP and TPA have passed both the House and Senate, but in incompatible forms. On this Tuesday, June 23, the Senate is expected to vote on a version that was put together and passed by the House last week.
Senator Chris Coons of DE is a swing vote. A rally is being held 2 p.m. Monday at 1105 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE.
We hope you will join us.