TPP's Fate In Lame-Duck Uncertain As Congress Leaves Until November

As Congress heads into a recess that will last until after the Nov. 8 elections, the Trans-Pacific Partnership's ultimate fate in a lame-duck session remains unclear with Republican leadership this week saying it will not be considered in either chamber while some sources suggest the Obama administration has created the conditions for a vote to occur later this year. Throwing doubt on TPP's future, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) this week reiterated their...