by Clark Derrington | Jun 23, 2015 | Monitor
Key Reads Fast-Track Trade Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate Siobhan Hughes / Wall Street Journal The Senate on Tuesday gave President Barack Obama’s trade agenda a big push forward, in a pivotal vote that clears the highest remaining procedural hurdle to giving the...
by Clark Derrington | Jun 16, 2015 | Monitor
On June 12, the House of Representatives voted against the passage of TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance), a vital component of the bi-partisan supported “fast track authority” necessary for negotiation of TTIP and TPP. The House will likely revisit the issue later this...
by Clark Derrington | Jun 12, 2015 | Monitor
Key Reads Pakistan Orders Save The Children To Leave Country BBC Pakistan has ordered the charity Save the Children to leave the country, with an official accusing the NGO of “anti-Pakistan” activities. Police have sealed off their offices in Islamabad and...
by Clark Derrington | Jun 11, 2015 | Monitor
Business Council for American Security Chairperson Dante Disparte appeared at an event hosted by the State Department’s Bureau of International Information Programs to share his expertise in finding investment opportunities and funding for entrepreneurs...
by Clark Derrington | Jun 9, 2015 | Monitor
Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter wrote in USA Today in support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and urged the House of Representatives to join the Senate in authorizing President Obama to continue negotiations on this important trade...