Why unions aren’t happy about a fast-track trade deal

Name: Why unions aren’t happy about a fast-track trade deal
Uploaded: 2015-04-16T23:00:32Z
Duration: P200S
Description: Top lawmakers from both parties struck a deal to authorize President Obama to negotiate a sweeping trade pact with Pacific nations. Under the new fast-track authority, Congress could give any deal a yes or no vote, but not make any changes. Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill to discuss who is expected to fight the legislation.

Clip: 04/16/2015 | 3m 20s

Top lawmakers from both parties struck a deal to authorize President Obama to negotiate a sweeping trade pact with Pacific nations. Under the new fast-track authority, Congress could give any deal a yes or no vote, but not make any changes. Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill to discuss who is expected to fight the legislation.

Aired: 04/16/15

Rating: NR

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