Ex-Im backers discuss confirmation package to move board nominee; Shelby remains opposed

With only a few days left in this session of Congress, supporters of the Export-Import Bank this week told Inside U.S. Trade they are exploring alternative ways to advance a nominee for the bank's board of directors after language that would allow the bank to operate without a quorum was not included in a continuing resolution to fund the government through April. Congressional and industry sources are discussing the possibility of including the board nominee, Mark McWatters, in a...