Thoughts on Trade Authority

The Founding Fathers determined that the kings of the past gave up the jewels of the realm in trade deals.  They could have written the constitution to give authority over foreign commerce to the executive branch… to the president.  But they didn’t.  Instead they gave the power to regulate foreign commerce to the legislative branch……

Letter to Rep. Sander Levin from Rep. Scott Peters

The following is a letter from Rep. Scott Peters to Rep. Sander Levin expressing concern about the TPP and Fast Track Authority.  The letter can be found here. The Honorable Sander M. LevinRanking Member Ways and Means Committee DemocratsI 06 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 Dear Ranking Member Levin: I look forward to working with…