Fast-Track Trade Authority

Senate Finance Committee members heard testimony regarding the fast-track trade authority proposal legislation. The process allows the presi… read more

Senate Finance Committee members heard testimony regarding the fast-track trade authority proposal legislation. The process allows the president to move trade agreements through Congress at a rapid pace by prohibiting additional amendments and requiring a vote within a certain time frame. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky explained the benefits of the process and urged its adoption. close

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  • Charlene Barshefsky Deputy Trade Representative (Former) Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
  • Jeffrey Lang Deputy Trade Representative Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
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Fast-Track Trade Authority

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Program ID:
91400-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 17, 1997 | 9:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 21, 1997 | 3:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Sep 17, 1997 | 9:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 18, 1997 | 1:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 20, 1997 | 3:04am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 21, 1997 | 3:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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