Nine House Democrats Call For Quick Release Of TPP Text, Vow Opposition

Nine House Democrats late last week called on the Obama administration to release the negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement quickly, and vowed to fight for the defeat of the agreement in Congress. In their Oct. 9 press conference, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) signaled that the opponents have begun their outreach to other members. “We had a meeting two days ago, the place was packed, standing room only,” he said. “We have just begun to fight....” Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) said...