Trade Promotion Authority

National
Politics & Government

Senate Passes Fast-Track Trade Legislation, 60-38

12:03pm July 06, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The vote is a victory for President Obama, giving him final approval of legislation that enhances his power to negotiate trade deals.

National
Economy
Politics & Government

Congress Signs Off On Trade Bills, Handing Obama A Huge Win

4:14pm June 25, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

A final House vote marked a stunning victory for the president by clearing his path to completing the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal involving the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim nations.