House to Alter Voting Rules ; Gop Slams Trade Obstacle
The Washington Times › April 10, 2008
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House Democratic leaders said yesterday that they will seek a change in House rules to thwart President Bush's push on a free- trade agreement with Colombia, drawing charges of "cheating" from Republicans.
Democrats, who control the chamber, say the pact could cost U.S. jobs, harm the economy and reward a government in the South American country that has not curbed violence against workers and union activists.See the full content of this document
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House to Alter Voting Rules ; Gop Slams Trade Obstacle
The administration brokered the free-trade agrement in late 2006. Most Capitol Hill Republicans and big businesses support the deal, saying it wou...
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