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Obama Formally Notifies Congress Of Intent To Sign TPP Agreement

November 5, 2015 at 4:42 PM
President Obama on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 5) formally notified Congress of his intent to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, the same day TPP countries released the nearly final text. “Consistent with the Trade Priorities Act, I am sending this notification at least 90 days in advance of signing the TPP Agreement,” Obama said in the letter. “My Administration looks forward to working with the Congress in developing appropriate legislation to approve and implement this TPP Agreement.” This step will...

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