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Opportunity Knocks

Under cover of war, the Bush administration pushes for fast track.

By Jeff Shaw

California Rep. Bill Thomas and his free-trade allies are now pushing a new and even more virulent version of “fast track” trade promotion authority, a bill that could have devastating impacts on the environment and labor if passed. Their full-court press attempts to pass the bill are now coming to a head. Democrats and fair trade advocates are gearing up for… return to article

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