There is ample reason for doubt about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), although its tenets have not been fully determined. There is more than enough reason to oppose its fast-tracking. [Reposted from the Berkshire Eagle | February 17, 2015] Demonstrators in Pittsfield, Springfield and Washington, D.C. will lobby First District Congressman Richard Neal, a Springfield…
Environmental and labor groups are rallying this afternoon to urge members of Congress to oppose a trade agreement President Obama has yet to completely outline. And Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal has become a target for activist groups. [Reposted from the New England News | Jim Levulis | February 18, 2015] During January’s State of the…
BURLINGTON, VT — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden could face challenges in his new 2016 reelection fight if he votes with Senate Republicans in favor of the job-killing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the so-called “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) many in Washington believe is needed for passing it. [Reposted from Democracy for America | …
The Chinese are beginning to tighten the noose around the necks of foreign companies. [Reposted from Manufacturing and Technology News | Michael Wessel and Dan Slane | February 19, 2015] For some, they have already sucked dry their IP and marketing expertise and they are no longer useful to the future plans of the Chinese…
