USTR Blocks Hillman's Bid For Second WTO Appellate Body Term

The Obama administration has blocked the reappointment of Jennifer Hillman to a second term on the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization and plans to present a new candidate for her slot, according to informed sources. Hillman was interested in pursuing a second term after her first expires in December of this year, but ultimately gave up her quest in light of the administration's opposition, they said. According to the sources, the administration failed to provide Hillman with a...