PBS NewsHour

Obama’s trade bill clears Senate, but hurdles remain

Clip: 05/21/2015 | 4m 43s

In a key vote Thursday, the Senate advanced legislation that would strengthen the administration's hand in global trade. The president said the action to move toward a final vote was a big step forward. Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill to talk about that vote and the Patriot Act reauthorization bill.

Aired: 05/21/15

Rating: NR

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