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Bipartisan Trade Bill a Boon to American Farmers, Manufacturers, Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: "Once we do pass the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, the Senate will take up another measure designed to hold the Administration accountable: the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act. "This bipartisan bill is about a lot more than just expanding Congress' oversight authority th… Continue Reading
05.05.15
Senate to Turn to Bipartisan Trade Legislation after Iran Bill, McConnell Says
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: "Once the budget is approved, we'll continue our work on the bipartisan Iran bill. "Then, it's my hope to turn to another bipartisan measure: the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act. "This bill would enhance Congress' role in the trade process while ensuring Presidents of eithe… Continue Reading
04.29.15
McConnell Welcomes Japanese PM Abe, Calls for Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Shino Abe: "Later this morning, we'll welcome an important friend of the United States to the Capitol: Shinzo Abe, Japan's Prime Minister. "I'm looking forward to hearing what he has to say. I know many of my colleagues feel the same way. "Because Prime Minister Abe doesn't just lead one of the most important countries and economies in the Asia-Pacific region … Continue Reading
04.23.15
Trade Promotion Authority Enhances Congressional Role in Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority legislation: "Last night, we saw the latest example of committees getting back to work in a new Congress that's back to work for the American people. "The Finance Committee passed an important bipartisan bill, Trade Promotion Authority, with broad support from both parties: 20 to 6. "The Chairman and Ranking Members of that Committee, Senators Hatch… Continue Reading
03.18.15
McConnell Urges Senate to Come Together Over Emerging Trade Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan trade promotion legislation: "For all the issues that may divide Democrats and Republicans these days, there's one thing many of us can agree on: trade is good for America. "There's bipartisan agreement that trade is good for American wages, with export-related manufacturing jobs paying nearly 20 percent more than other jobs. "And there's bipartisan agreemen… Continue Reading
