Question for Bernie on global economy and trade

[MaggieD]

I know Bernie is against the TPP, but I have yet to hear that he understands we live in a global economy and there is no changing that. What is his plan for protecting US jobs and dealing with tariff issues that keep the United States competitive?

Although I am skeptical of any trade deal, I do respect both Obama and HRC because they seem to be dealing with this reality. Both have been very clear on the fact that we do live in a world with a global economy, and the only way we can have some control of the future is to impact trade pacts by trying to include enforceable rules to level the playing field.

In the meantime, as far as I can tell, Bernie has no plan for that other than to denounce the TPP. That's not going to change the reality that we are competing in a global economy. Head in the sand is not a solution. What is his plan? Seems like so far he is just playing politics. We elect folks to formulate solutions. Not just to tell us what is wrong. We can figure that out for ourselves.

For the record, though I adore Warren, I would have the same question for her if she was running for President.

[leftofcool]

1. That is a good question.

It is one thing to rant and rave in front of a TV camera, but what are the solutions.

[NYC_SKP]

4. FFS. How about sponsoring bills before congress. Have a look here, just a few recent 2015 bills:

S.J.Res.4 - A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States
to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United
case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.

Sen. Bernard Sanders
Independent • Vermont • 2nd Term • Sworn In 2007
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Sponsored Bills

S.1206
A bill to address the concept of "Too Big To Fail" with respect to certain financial entities.
Read twice and referred May 06, 2015 27 Views

S.1041 - End Polluter Welfare Act of 2015

A bill to eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production.
Read twice and referred Apr 22, 2015 5 Views

S.964 - Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2015

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State and local governments, the consideration of State and loc...
Read twice and referred Apr 15, 2015 8 Views

S.922 - Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of foreign corporations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred Apr 14, 2015 3 Views

S.878

A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Apr 30, 2015 2 Views

S.731 - Social Security Expansion Act

A bill to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
Read twice and referred Mar 12, 2015 0 Views

S.570 - Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2015

A bill to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Read twice and referred Feb 25, 2015 3 Views

S.268 - Rebuild America Act of 2015

A bill to improve the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes.

What the hell has your candidate done, aside from taking Super Pac money?

[MaggieD]

8. None of that has anything to do with trade

So can you admit he's got no solutions - just complaints??

[NYC_SKP]

10. OK, Here are 132 Trade Bills sponsored or cosponsored by Sanders:

(you have us cracking up over here. you don't know with whom you're messing)

Source: https://www.congress.gov/member/bernard-sanders/S000033?q={%22subject%22%3A%22Foreign+Trade+and+International+Finance%22}&pageSize=250

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S.568 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 02/25/2015)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 02/25/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.1114 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)
Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2013
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 06/07/2013)
Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Action: 06/07/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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S.1951 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
A bill to restore the exemption from fees for certain customs services for passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, and islands adjacent to the United States.
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 12/07/2011)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 12/07/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.1619 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 09/22/2011)
Latest Action: 10/12/2011 Held at the desk.
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S.J.Res.17 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 05/26/2011)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 05/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449)
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S.328 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 02/14/2011)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 02/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.3725 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 08/05/2010)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 08/05/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6891-6893)
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S.J.Res.29 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 05/05/2010)
Committees: Senate - Finance, Foreign Relations
Committee Reports: S. Rept. 111-279
Latest Action: 08/05/2010 By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-279.
Notes: For further action, see H.J.RES.83, which became Public Law 111-210 on 7/27/2010.
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S.2821 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 12/01/2009)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 12/01/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.1542 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Milk Import Tariff Equity Act
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 07/30/2009)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 07/30/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.J.Res.41 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/12/2008)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-444
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
Notes: For further action, see H.J.RES.93, which became Public Law 110-287 on 7/29/2008.
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S.3083 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 06/04/2008)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 06/04/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5044-5047)
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S.2976 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
OPEC Accountability Act
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/06/2008)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 05/06/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.2964 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
OPEC Accountability Act
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/01/2008)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.J.Res.16 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/14/2007)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-146
Latest Action: 08/29/2007 By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007. Report No. 110-146.
Notes: For further action, see H.J.RES.44, which became Public Law 110-52 on 8/1/2007.
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S.831 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Sudan Divestment Authorization Act of 2007
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard [D-IL] (Introduced 03/08/2007)
Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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S.571 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, the products of the People's Republic of China.
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (Introduced 02/13/2007)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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S.367 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (Introduced 01/23/2007)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 10/25/2007 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism. Hearings held.
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H.R.5635 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13] (Introduced 06/16/2006)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations, Armed Services, Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, Rules
Latest Action: 06/27/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4668)
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H.R.5627 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Steel Financing Fairness Act
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] (Introduced 06/15/2006)
Committees: House - International Relations, Financial Services
Latest Action: 07/18/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.5515 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Trade Readjustment Allowances for Adversely Affected Workers Act of 2006
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] (Introduced 05/25/2006)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 05/25/2006 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.4881 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
National Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2006
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] (Introduced 03/07/2006)
Committees: House - International Relations, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 04/21/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.4813 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
United States Security Improvement Act of 2006
Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] (Introduced 02/28/2006)
Committees: House - International Relations, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 03/21/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.4808 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Unfair Chinese Automotive Tariff Equalization Act
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] (Introduced 02/28/2006)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/05/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1537-1538)
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H.R.4820 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Port Operations Require Tough Scrutiny (PORTS) Act of 2006
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] (Introduced 02/28/2006)
Committees: House - International Relations, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 03/21/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.4405 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Balancing Trade Act of 2005
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 11/18/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 11/18/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.4392 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
To provide for the importation of pharmaceutical products under a compulsory license as provided for under the World Trade Organization.
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] (Introduced 11/18/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 11/18/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.Con.Res.303 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Urging the United States Trade Representative to take action to ensure that the People's Republic of China complies with its obligations to protect intellectual property rights, and for other...
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 11/17/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.3583 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Protecting Free Trade in Pharmaceuticals Act of 2005
Sponsor: Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3] (Introduced 07/28/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 08/04/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.Con.Res.186 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] (Introduced 06/22/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 06/28/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.J.Res.52 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] (Introduced 05/26/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 07/27/2005 Became Public Law No: 109-39.
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H.R.1498 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Chinese Currency Act of 2005
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17] (Introduced 04/06/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Armed Services
Latest Action: 04/21/2005 Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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H.R.1281 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers.
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (Introduced 03/14/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/17/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1130 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Justice and Understanding By International Loan Elimination and Equity Act of 2005
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 03/03/2005)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 05/19/2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3685)
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H.J.Res.27 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/02/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 109-100
Latest Action: 06/09/2005 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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H.R.728 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of the People's Republic of China.
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 02/09/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/25/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.521 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Milk Import Tariff Equity Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10] (Introduced 02/02/2005)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/14/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.Res.758 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Opposing the inclusion in future free trade agreements of provisions that would have the effect of restricting, undermining, or discouraging the enactment or implementation of legislation authorizing...
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13] (Introduced 09/08/2004)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 09/08/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.4793 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
JUBILEE Act of 2004
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 07/09/2004)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 08/03/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.Con.Res.366 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry.
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 02/24/2004)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/01/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3716 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries.
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] (Introduced 01/21/2004)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 01/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3699 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Keeping America's Promise to Steel Act
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 12/08/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 12/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3228 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of the People's Republic of China.
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 10/02/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 10/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3072 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Steel Financing Fairness Act
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] (Introduced 09/10/2003)
Committees: House - International Relations, Financial Services
Latest Action: 10/03/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.2877 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
To provide for the revocation of certain exclusions from the safeguard measures imposed by the President on imports of certain steel products.
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] (Introduced 07/24/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 07/30/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2879 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
To repeal the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002.
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 07/24/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 07/30/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2629 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
New Aid for Trustworthy, Affordable Drugs Act (NAFTA Drugs Act)
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] (Introduced 06/26/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 07/11/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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H.Con.Res.224 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] (Introduced 06/19/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 06/23/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1833 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
To reduce temporarily the duty on certain articles of natural cork.
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] (Introduced 04/12/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1807 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Self-Employment Act of 2003
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26] (Introduced 04/11/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1160 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Milk Import Tariff Equity Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10] (Introduced 03/06/2003)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.643 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Debt Cancellation for the New Millennium Act
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 02/05/2003)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 02/27/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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H.R.4646 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Steel Industry Legacy Relief Act of 2002
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] (Introduced 05/02/2002)
Committees: House - Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 09/13/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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H.R.2604 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To authorize the United States to participate in and contribute to the seventh replenishment of the resources of the Asian Development Fund and the fifth replenishment of the resources of the...
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] (Introduced 07/24/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services | Senate - Foreign Relations
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 107-291
Latest Action: 05/02/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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H.R.2517 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2001
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] (Introduced 07/17/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 07/31/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
Notes: For further action, see S. 1372, which became Public Law 107-189 on 6/14/2002.
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H.R.2211 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Burma Freedom Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] (Introduced 06/19/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 06/22/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2209 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
World Bank AIDS Trust Fund Amendments Act of 2001
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] (Introduced 06/18/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 06/25/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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H.R.1786 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.
Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] (Introduced 05/09/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 05/18/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1690 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Export-Import Bank HIV/AIDS Medicine Access Promotion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 05/02/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 05/14/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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H.R.1642 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Debt Cancellation for the New Millennium Act
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 04/26/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 05/10/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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H.R.1567 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To encourage the provision of multilateral debt cancellation for countries eligible to be considered for assistance under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative or heavily affected by...
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (Introduced 04/24/2001)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: 05/10/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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H.R.1467 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To withdraw nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) from the People's Republic of China.
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] (Introduced 04/04/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/19/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.918 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Clean Diamonds Act
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] (Introduced 03/07/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations, Financial Services
Latest Action: 04/10/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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H.R.457 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish a transitional adjustment assistance program for workers adversely affected by reason of the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade...
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 02/06/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/14/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.Res.27 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Strongly urging the President to file a complaint at the World Trade Organization against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules that prohibit quantitative limitations on the import or...
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 01/31/2001)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/09/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.Res.635 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Calling on the President to take all appropriate action within his power to provide relief from injury caused by steel imports and to immediately request the United States International Trade...
Sponsor: Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] (Introduced 10/17/2000)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 10/17/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.5085 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
IMF Reform Act of 2000
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 07/27/2000)
Committees: House - Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 08/16/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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H.R.4649 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish a transitional adjustment assistance program for workers adversely affected by reason of the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade...
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 06/13/2000)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 06/13/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.Con.Res.301 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, in concert with the international community, should enact transaction taxes on short-term, cross-border foreign exchange transactions to...
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 04/11/2000)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations, Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 05/03/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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H.Con.Res.276 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Strongly urging the President to file a complaint at the World Trade Organization against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules that prohibit quantitative limitations on the import or...
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 03/13/2000)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/21/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3628 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To prohibit the importation of bidi cigarettes.
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23] (Introduced 02/10/2000)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/08/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.Res.298 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Calling on the President to abstain from renegotiating international agreements governing antidumping and countervailing measures.
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 09/22/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 10/19/1999 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10182-10183)
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H.R.1621 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Made in USA Label Defense Act of 1999
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] (Introduced 04/29/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Resources
Latest Action: 05/11/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.975 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To provide for a reduction in the volume of steel imports, and to establish a steel import notification and monitoring program.
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 03/04/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 106-52
Latest Action: 06/22/1999 Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42-57. Record Vote No: 178. (consideration: CR S7405)
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H.R.884 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To require prior congressional approval before the United States supports the admission of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization, and to provide for the withdrawal of the...
Sponsor: Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] (Introduced 03/01/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Rules
Latest Action: 03/08/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.506 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To ensure that the volume of steel imports does not exceed the average monthly volume of such imports during the 36-month period preceding July 1997.
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 02/02/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/09/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.230 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1999
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] (Introduced 01/06/1999)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations
Latest Action: 03/23/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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H.Con.Res.328 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Calling on the President to take all necessary measures to respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] (Introduced 09/18/1998)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 09/18/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.3106 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Accountability for International Bailouts Act of 1998
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 01/27/1998)
Committees: House - Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 02/20/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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H.Res.334 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to produce all factual information pertaining to the actions taken by the Secretary of the Treasury and the United States Executive Directors at the...
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 11/13/1997)
Committees: House - Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 11/26/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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H.R.2651 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
End the Trade Deficit Act
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 10/09/1997)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 10/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2085 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to ensure that the provision of assistance for exports to China is conditioned upon adherence to responsible conduct.
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 06/26/1997)
Committees: House - Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 07/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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H.R.2069 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to ensure that firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the United States are given preference in obtaining financial...
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 06/25/1997)
Committees: House - Banking and Financial Services
Latest Action: 07/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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H.R.1951 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1997
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Estaban Edward [D-CA-34] (Introduced 06/18/1997)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations
Latest Action: 05/20/1998 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3494)
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H.R.1140 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
To require prior congressional approval before the United States supports the admission of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization, and to provide for the withdrawal of the...
Sponsor: Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] (Introduced 03/20/1997)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Rules
Latest Action: 03/31/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1079 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Fast-Track Fairness and Accountability Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/13/1997)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/18/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.978 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
NAFTA Accountability Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 03/06/1997)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 03/06/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.387 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
OPIC Termination Act
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] (Introduced 01/09/1997)
Committees: House - International Relations
Latest Action: 02/13/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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H.R.4307 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Forcing Out Underage Labor Act of 1996
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] (Introduced 09/28/1996)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations
Latest Action: 10/07/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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H.R.3654 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Textile and Apparel Global Competitiveness Act of 1996
Sponsor: Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] (Introduced 06/13/1996)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 06/13/1996 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R.3421 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
To require the imposition of increased tariffs on certain products of the People's Republic of China until the President certifies that that country is complying with its agreement with the United...
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] (Introduced 05/08/1996)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 05/08/1996 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.Con.Res.152 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Expressing the sense of Congress that legislation containing a cross-border fee for vehicles and pedestrians entering the United States from Canada or Mexico is unwise and should not be enacted.
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/14/1996)
Committees: House - Judiciary
Latest Action: 03/28/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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H.R.2714 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Fair International Standards in Trade (FIST) Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 12/05/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 12/18/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2651 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
NAFTA Accountability Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 11/16/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 11/21/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.2065 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1995
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (Introduced 07/19/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations
Latest Action: 08/04/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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H.R.1560 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Open Markets and Fair Trade Act of 1995
Sponsor: Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] (Introduced 05/03/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Rules
Latest Action: 09/05/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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H.R.1452 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify that certain footwear assembled in beneficiary countries is excluded from duty-free treatment, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] (Introduced 04/06/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/18/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.499 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
NAFTA Withdrawal Act of 1995
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 01/13/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 02/21/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1955)
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H.R.353 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Black Bear Protection Act of 1995
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] (Introduced 01/04/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, International Relations, Resources
Latest Action: 01/26/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.139 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Chinese Slave Labor Act
Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 01/04/1995)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 01/13/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.4693 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1994
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] (Introduced 06/30/1994)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means
Latest Action: 07/12/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
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H.R.4710 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Fair International Standards in Trade (FIST) Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 06/30/1994)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 07/07/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.4590 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
United States China Policy Act of 1994
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] (Introduced 06/16/1994)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Rules | Senate - Foreign Relations
Latest Action: 08/10/1994 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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H.J.Res.373 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.
Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 06/08/1994)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 08/09/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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H.R.4402 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Timber Fair Trade and Forest Conservation Act of 1994
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 05/12/1994)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: 05/23/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
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H.R.4271 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Worker Rights and Labor Standards Trade Act of 1994
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 04/20/1994)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/27/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.3534 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Computer Equipment and Technology Export Control Reform Act
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-16] (Introduced 11/18/1993)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: 12/06/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
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H.R.2786 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
To terminate most-favored-nation duty treatment for the products of Croatia.
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] (Introduced 07/28/1993)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 09/13/1993 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6652)
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H.R.1890 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
United States-China Act of 1993
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] (Introduced 04/28/1993)
Committees: House - Ways and Means, Rules
Latest Action: 06/30/1993 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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H.R.1797 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
To prohibit the designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preference any country that engages in certain actions regarding nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon...
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] (Introduced 04/21/1993)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/30/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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H.R.1799 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Making accession to the Treaty for the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons a condition for designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences.
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] (Introduced 04/21/1993)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 04/30/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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[MaggieD]

13. So how has any of that helped?

If they passed it was with the help of Democrats. So why does the problem still exist? You're just copying and pasting BS. You don't even have a clue what his plan is, do you?

And he hasn't said. Has he?

[cherokeeprogressive]

26. Is that a turbocharged V-6 or a supercharged V-8 in that goal post of yours?

Fucker's fast, I can tell you that.

[MaggieD]

32. Oh just admit - he's has no plan

If he did he would articulate it as Obama and HRC have. You can agree or disagree with the solution, but you have to have more respect for those that have one versus those that just use your watch to tell you what time it is.

[A Little Weird]

136. Are you serious?

What plan has Obama articulated? Last time I checked we weren't privy to the details because the TPP is classified. I don't believe HRC has articulated a plan either - she doesn't like to take a stand one way or another until she sees which way the wind is blowing.

[MaggieD]

142. He's been pretty clear - all over the news

What is Bernie's plan?

[morningfog]

144. Surely you could just link to Obama's plan or explain it?

Right? Should be simple?

[AgingAmerican]

156. Apparently it's clear and highly available!

...oh wait, it's top secret.

[A Little Weird]

171. Really?

I can't believe I've missed it! Could you do me a solid and give me a link? I've been looking everywhere to find out what's in the TPP and all I can come up with are the leaked draft chapters that look like they are going to royally screw over Americans. I would love to see the actual plan!

[AgingAmerican]

155. You need to realize when you have been owned

...then stop digging

[1StrongBlackMan]

41. Wrong question! ...

Just looking at the first dozen, or so, of these bills, they are pro form legislation that don't touch on your original question ... about global trade.

[leftofcool]

36. And these have helped how?

[BainsBane]

38. But we aren't electing a Senator, are we?

The question of what policies he seeks to implement, what any of the candidates seek to implement, is crucial. Sponsoring legislation shows us his views on certain measures, but doesn't provide a sense of what specific agenda he would advance as president and how he plans to get it through congress. It doesn't look like any of those bills you list actually became law. Someone can have the best intentions in the world, but if he can't implement them, they amount to nothing. Unless of course people don't actually care about what he plans to can accomplish but simply want someone to make public statements that validate their views.

I won't be making any decisions about whom to caucus for until I hear the various candidates' proposals and how they plan to implement them.

[NYC_SKP]

43. "What is his plan for protecting US jobs and dealing with tariff issues" was the question.

I provided up to the minute links and details representative of the Senator's track record on these matters.

Many of his bills, at the top of the list especially, are pending because they're brand new.

I think my reply is substantive.

The OP seems to want a cogent articulated trade action plan from the candidate and will not accept any type of answer.

I don't know that Bernie has prepared such a statement, and neither has Clinton but the OP insists that she has, in a book.

Well, we aren't electing a senator and we aren't electing a book author, either.

I believe the senator's work in the congress tells us quite a bit and I look forward to hearing his plans for fair international trade, I'm sure it will respect the needs of domestic workers more than most past administrations have.

Like you, I want to hear more.

My friend is a delegate to the California Democratic Convention starting this week, in Anaheim. I told him to do what he can to lobby for more than six debates, I believe state conventions can put pressure on the DNC.

[BainsBane]

49. They provide a sense of his views, what he might like

Which is a far cry from an agenda that can actually be implemented.

Sanders has been in the Senate for a long time. Is there no legislation that has become law you can point to? Why is he only now proposing those things? Or have similar measures been proposed before but didn't pass into law?

What would you say Sanders greatest legislative achievement is? Is there a piece of legislation that became law, relating to trade or anything else, that he sponsored that you consider particularly important?

[NYC_SKP]

83. Re Citizens United, he's sponsored more bills than any one to reform or repeal it. That's important.

This list I provide is chronologically ordered, and only lists items in the trade subdivision.

Research on his voting record, rather than bills he's sponsored, would provide yet another view of his policy stances.

He has a history in the House followed by his Senate career, and he's in Vermont while I'm in California, so I must admit I'm not an authority on his legislation.

Random thoughts, please study each one and let me know what you think. S 2821 is specifically about global trade:

Sanders co-sponsored:

-- The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, would grant same-sex domestic partners of federal workers the same benefits as federal workers' different-sex spouses. For proponents of equality under law in America this is a step forward, if not a step across the finish line.

-- ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, would make workplace discrimination in hiring and promotions illegal, and would also prohibit discriminatory behavior against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of American labor unions.

-- The JUSTICE Act, is a bill to reform the USA Patriot Act and FISA Amendments Act and restore some constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure by the United States Government.

-- S. 2821, a bill that would require new international trade agreements to contain conditions requiring partner countries to guarantee the right to form labor associations and collectively bargain, eliminate forced labor, end child labor, and outlaw employment discrimination.

-- S. 424, the Uniting American Families Act, is a bill which aims to put into closer compliance with the U.S. Constitution by removing discrimination according to the status of permanent couples. According to law, same-sex couples in permanent relationships cannot marry; only different-sex couples can.

I think the above bills demonstrate a broad progressive agenda addressing social and economic values. Were I to look harder, I'd probably find plenty more.

These came from a quick search and this website: http://thatsmycongress.com/senate/senatorBernardSandersVT111.html

[BainsBane]

186. Are they all bills?

Unpassed, no laws? I get he has progressive views. That's not my question. I want to know what he has accomplished. Are you saying that in his entire career he doesn't have one piece of signature legislation?

Holding progressive views is nice, but it doesn't amount to anything if one can't get them implemented into law.

[NYC_SKP]

187. Why is it my job to explain all of this? I listed 132 bills, and the status of each. Sheesh.

Most of the bills he's sponsored have not passed. That's the kind of congress we have.

More of the bills that he's co-sponsored, however, have passed.

My search for Hillary passed bills as Senator:

S. 3145 (110th): A bill to designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the “Timothy J. Russert Highway”.
Sponsor: Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY, 2001-2009]
Introduced: Jun 18, 2008
Enacted — Signed by the President: Jul 23, 2008

S. 3613 (109th): A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2951 New York Highway 43 in Averill Park, New York, as the “Major George Quamo Post Office Building”.
Sponsor: Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY, 2001-2009]
Introduced: Jun 29, 2006
Enacted — Signed by the President: Oct 6, 2006

S. 1241 (108th): Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act
Sponsor: Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY, 2001-2009]
Introduced: Jun 11, 2003
Enacted — Signed by the President: Dec 3, 2004

For Senator Sanders:

S. 893: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 8, 2013
Enacted — Signed by the President: Nov 21, 2013

S. 885: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the “Thaddeus Stevens Post Office”.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 7, 2013
Enacted — Signed by the President: Nov 26, 2014

H.R. 5245 (109th): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Marble Street in Fair Haven, Vermont, as the “Matthew Lyon Post Office Building”.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Apr 27, 2006
Enacted — Signed by the President: Aug 2, 2006

It seems that three bills get passed, on average, out of whatever number a legislator sponsors.

[BainsBane]

188. It's not your job

However, you did respond to the question in the OP, and you are a Sanders supporter. I'm undecided.
For me, views on issues aren't enough. I like my own views, but I would be a terrible president because I don't have the kind of abilities that would enable me to get legislation passed, to advance an agenda. You seem happy enough with a voting record, ideas themselves. I don't see why they make a whole lot--or any--difference if they can't be implemented.
Sanders has been in congress since 1988. That's not much of a record for nearly three decades. That doesn't bode well for his prospects of getting his agenda enacted. That concerns me.

[NYC_SKP]

189. Check the link in my reply and seach by various sponsor, limited by bills passed.

You'll find that most only have 2 or 3 pass, some have 5 or 6.

Hillary and Sanders each have 3, so maybe it's more about the voting record.

I'm more about the passion and the consistency a candidate demonstrates, and of course what are their top goals.

Warren and Sanders both look to level the playing field and they articulate this well and consistently.

As president, we need to look at their voting record, it tells us more than a handful of bills that may have been passed.

We don't have that many candidate to choose from, so far.

[BainsBane]

190. Clinton was in the congress just a fraction of the time Sanders was

and her Wikipedia entries shows more legislative accomplishments than you listed. Two of the laws you showed for Sanders were for naming post offices, which is to say nothing.

What politicians "look to do" means nothing if they can't get it enacted. It's just words. I understand people here see an ability to work across the isle as a detriment. If someone is even seen with a Republican, they hold it against the person. I'm not looking to elect someone who makes me feel good about my views. I don't need them reinforced. I need real policy implemented. I want a competent president who is able to get things done. You seem to care more about words and views than policy.

[shenmue]

7. True

[NYC_SKP]

2. He's been an outspoken champion of workers, worldwide, for years.

Contrary to popular wisdom, helping Chinese trade at the expense of our own worker's jobs doesn't help workers there, trade deals only help the rich on both sides of the ocean.

I don't know where you've been, but while both Clintons were greasing the skids to send entire industries overseas and leaving workers here jobless and homeless, Sanders has been fighting these things.

While Hillary was living it up with the multinational energy corporations making way for more privatization of industries in other countries, Bernie was at home fighting for the middle and working class Americans.

[MaggieD]

3. So what? So has HRC. So has Obama.

They have solutions, whether you agree with them or not. What are Bernie's other than denying reality? I have yet to hear him come up with what he would do to protect American jobs in a global economy. Heck, I have never even heard him admit that a global economy is a reality, let alone say what he would do to protect jobs in it.

Complaining about something is not a plan.

[NYC_SKP]

5. No she hasn't, she's been instrumental in driving down wages, she is an outsourcer of jobs.

And proponent of H1B visas that take jobs away from good citizens.

You really need to look up some of this stuff.

[MaggieD]

6. Oh please - stop deflecting

Bernie has no plan for the global reality. If he did you would be able to recite it.

Hillary has advocated H1b visas for STEM jobs because we do not have enough qualified people here. And she is correct. I live in Microsoft country. And that is exactly the case. She has also advocated STRONGLY to increase government funding for STEM education so we can hire US workers instead. For years in fact. As has Obama.

Now let's get back to Bernie. What's his plan other than to complain? He does not have one. HRC does.

[brentspeak]

92. "Hillary has advocated H1b visas for STEM jobs because we do not have enough qualified people here."

You don't expect people to actually take you seriously with that drivel, do you? Is your posting here some sort of performance art? A private joke?

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2014/09/15/stem-graduates-cant-find-jobs

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/03/the-myth-of-the-science-and-engineering-shortage/284359/

http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/education/the-stem-crisis-is-a-myth

http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-11-24/the-tech-worker-shortage-doesnt-really-exist

[HughBeaumont]

162. I had plans to take this seriously . . . .

. . . . but the whole RWTP "Skills Gap" garbage just put the kibosh on that.

[Wilms]

9. Amazing video.

OP worthy stuff, right there.

[MaggieD]

11. But absent a solution

It takes no special talent to call out a problem. Every liberal has done that.

At least Obama and HRC have offered possible solutions. Sanders is just complaining. No solutions offered.

[NYC_SKP]

12. He has sponsored, by far, more worker friendly trade legislation than your candidate.

https://www.congress.gov/member/bernard-sanders/S000033?q={%22subject%22%3A%22Foreign+Trade+and+International+Finance%22}&pageSize=250

I hope you have several hours to read through just the titles.

Hard working senator, that Bernie Sanders is.

No time to hobnob with sultans like your candidate.

There's work to be done.

[MaggieD]

14. So why hasn't he articulated a plan?

HRC has articulated a plan. Obama has as well. Why hasn't Bernie?

[NYC_SKP]

19. No she hasn't. Clinton hasn't articulated so much as a dingleberry of a plan.

I think she has a plan to have a conversation about having a plan.

I think she tweeted something to that effect.

[MaggieD]

21. She has...

Just because you weren't listening doesnt mean she hasnt articulated it.

[MaggieD]

25. She has... she discusses it in her book

And she has commented on it several time. I'm sure she will discuss it again during the campaign. Again, just because you don't know what she has said doesn't mean she hasn't said it.

But I have yet to hear Bernie's plan for dealing with the reality of the global economy. Sounds like you have not either.

[arcane1]

89. We have to buy her book to read her plan??

Is that her plan for providing jobs to American bookstores?

You're demanding that we speak for Sanders, now it's your turn: what are Clinton's plans "for dealing with the reality of the global economy" (nice empty catch-phrase there. I'm sure the focus groups loved it)?

[MaggieD]

108. Actually no

You just have to pay attention. Here's an example.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7173108

NOW can you tell me what Bernie's plan is?

[arcane1]

112. Looks like she dislikes the TPP too. That's all?

You really need to try harder. Besides, i told you, Sanders is releasing more of his plans later this month. When will Clinton do that?

[MaggieD]

117. She has actual solutions

You can disagree with them. But at least that is more than we've gotten from Bernie.

[arcane1]

130. Solutions that you still have not provided. Your link certainly didn't have any.

"Advocating a level and fair playing field" is not a solution.

[MaggieD]

139. I'm asking about Bernie's plan

What is it?

[arcane1]

146. And the post-count grows.

Welcome to DU!

Sorry, I'm a little late

[morningfog]

149. You're just in time. This one will (re) burn out in due time.

[MaggieD]

159. Welcome to YOU

Ive been here since 2001.

[arcane1]

164. Exactly my point.

So clever

[AgingAmerican]

170. Why the new name?

nt

[Hoyt]

15. It'll be interesting to see what he says about the possibility of limits on currency manipulation as

part of overall trade deal.

He has been for currency manipulation legislation in the past, although not exactly the same as what it looks like Senate is proposing.

I wonder what he will say now, probably something along the lines that you can't ensure it will happen, or some such.

I think Sanders may have lost his biggest stump speech, even if he can claim he helped mold the TPP to something more favorable to American workers.

[MaggieD]

17. Nothing so far

Maybe he doesn't understand the problem.

[Hoyt]

110. :)

[lumberjack_jeff]

16. We live in a "global economy" in which concepts of democracy and sovereignty are quaint.

I think he understands that. He simply disagrees that this is the way it should be.

Think about phrase for a moment. We no longer live in states or countries. "We live in an economy" in which those who hold the levers (generally not government officials) are the sovereigns.

[MaggieD]

18. So his pitch is..,

He's going to change the world? LOL! No, he's just going to deny reality in hopes others in denial will vote for him because they think he can.

Reminds me of the people that deemed Obama a demigod back in 2007. Puretopians.

[NYC_SKP]

20. That's correct. Hillary as SOS was all about "statecrafting" to suit global industries, economies:

She supports promoting trade and multinational corporations running the show over sovereign goverments (they are so unreliable).

"Economic Statecraft" = it's how the Secretary of State makes other nations safe for people like the Koch Brothers.

She warns against "state capitalism", says private boards and investors offer more transparency and accountability:

"Now, state-owned or state-supported enterprises... ...often lack the transparency and accountability that come with private boards and investors."

And finally, the resurgence of state capitalism, a challenge at once economic and strategic.
Now, state-owned or state-supported enterprises are not necessarily problematic in all cases.
But they do often lack the transparency and accountability that come with private boards and investors.
And then, diplomatic challenges arise when states abuse their economic advantage to bully their neighbors or box out competitors, like when we see countries cut off gas flows in the middle of winter over a political disagreement.
So, the State Department, working with seven other U.S. Government agencies, launched a comprehensive study on state capitalism.
And in the coming weeks, we should see a final report with detailed recommendations for how we engage on the challenges posed.

http://www.state.gov/secretary/20092013clinton/rm/2012/11/200664.htm

Check it out at the 25:54 mark in this recording:

[MaggieD]

22. She lives in reality land

She is absolutely correct. You want to deny reality and live in Puretopia. Puretopia does not exist.

Stop defecting. What is Bernie's plan?

[NYC_SKP]

23. She lives in the land of the 1%, of fossil fuels and destruction of the earth.

BFF of Chevron and Exxon.

She's got hers, and her husband and daughter have theirs, now you go and get yours, cuz she's not going to lift a finger to help you.

Enjoy your candidate.

[MaggieD]

28. Again, what is Bernie's plan?

You seem to not be able to articulate it. Probably because he can't either. He hasn't given you your marching orders on it because he has no plan as far as I can tell.

HRC and Obama do, whether you agree with it or not. That's better than no plan at all. Just bitching is not a solution.

[kenfrequed]

39. Hmm

Maybe Bernie's plan is to NOT sign trade deals that are predicated on assuring multinationals and wealthy corporations access to cheap slave labor in a race to the bottom.

It isn't even a reasonable question.

It would be like asking:

"What is your strategy for going into Iraq and winning the war?"

"uhm... Not going?"

"No, I'm asking you what is your strategy for winning the war?"

Asking what a persons plan for fostering trade deals is very similar. We need to focus on creating jobs at home, not on enriching those that seek to produce things in countries that have no labor unions, no environmental protections, and few to no product safety laws.

[MaggieD]

42. Not signing trade deals is not a solution....

To preserving US jobs in a global economy. I'm sorry if you believe that, but honestly, that's just incorrect. No one who understands trade issues or the global economy would believe that. And frankly, that is the problem with Bernie not articulating a plan. He is misleading you into believing the solution is just not signing trade pacts.

[kenfrequed]

52. False choice.

You are now employing a false choice fallacy.

What is the actual flaw or problem that needs solving that you believe the TPP will solve?

This trade treaty does not protect US jobs at all. It is designed to protect the patents on medications, the copyrights on big media and Hollywood, at the expense of American workers. There is nothing in this treaty to protect the vast majority of American workers and it only encourages a continuing race to to the bottom in terms of worker protections and wages.

[MaggieD]

54. No I'm not....

I'm just saying being against something is not a plan to fix something. Pretty simple.

[kenfrequed]

59. Yes, it is a false choice.

All we have are these trade treaty drafts to work off of and the problems have not really been put forth to justify a "fix."

The primary beneficiaries are the pharmaceutical industry and the entertainment industry. Neither of these industries are suffering horrible pain.

So saying merely that "He doesn't have a plan" to Sanders position that we shouldn't sign this is a false choice. i.e. "You either are in favor of these measures or You don't have a plan."

I am still waiting for the justification for this treaty.

[MaggieD]

74. I'm against the treaty too

But at least I know why, and that HRC and Obama understand the problems and have proposed solutions. All I have heard from Bernie is a complaint and no solution. That good enough for you? It is not for me.

[kenfrequed]

75. Hmm..

And I haven't heard from you what this treaty is actually supposed to accomplish or solve.

Opposing a treaty that does no one any good but the wealthiest and assists in capital flight and a race to the bottom for cheap labor IS a good position.

Now, you say you are against the treaty too, but that you believe that two candidates that are for it actually understand the the reason for being in favor of it?

Does this sound reasonable to you? Am I missing some part of your argument?

[morningfog]

86. You are only missing the part the OP can't provide:

Logic and consistency. This one is hilarious the pretzeled circular logic they go through. Half baked and half cocked ideas. Just enjoy the show while it lasts, lol. They can't sustain this nonsense.

[MaggieD]

114. Shouldn't it be easy...

To articulate Bernie's plan if he has one? Why can't anyone?

[kenfrequed]

126. You are making a bit of an error here.

You are using opposition to a treaty, that you yourself are against, as evidence of not having a plan while ignoring Sanders legislative record. He is for American workers and labor and for protecting the environment. He is against trade treaties that harm American workers. What would you require to exist for there to be a "plan?"

Ordinarily being in favor or against a piece of legislation or a policy or a treaty is a definitive position. You seem to be creating a special category that only exists for the candidates of your choice.

[MaggieD]

127. Being against something....

Doesn't solve a problem. With or without trade pacts we still have the same problem. What's his plan?

[kenfrequed]

131. Oh for the love of...

You have failed to express the problem. You cannot or will not provide details of this problem. You cannot or will not explain how this specific treaty, that YOU have admitted you are against, will solve this problem. You have not looked at any of the legislation or positions he has taken regarding matters of the economy or trade at all.



Please, for the love of logic, elaborate on your bloody question a bit.

[whatchamacallit]

141. It solves the problem better than a treaty that will lose american jobs

[morningfog]

132. You've been given more good faith answers than you deserve.

Your shtick is quite obvious.

You say you oppose TPP. What is your solution to what you claim is a problem? It's some astounding double think on your part. To the point that I question your motives in posting here.

Actually, no. There isn't a question in my mind about what you do here.

[kenfrequed]

140. Exactly.

And that was the first question that entered my mind when I stumbled onto this thread. How the hell does someone point to opposition to a heinous and terrible trade treaty and have the temerity to demand that the opposition explain THEIR plan? My first question would have been "why are we supporting this awful treaty and how does it actually help anyone" Cui bono.

[U4ikLefty]

182. That was fun to read

in a sick way.

[cali]

195. spot on.

Exactly why I have not and will not respond to the op. This couldn't be more trans parent. The author of the op is not asking a question in good faith, no answer would satisfy him, as he isn't really asking a question,but playing rhetorical games. It's a silly, transparent gambit, a ploy. Oh, and he does support the tpp, despite the denials. That is simply more of his game playing. He's defended it repeatedly.

Note: the op told me that he's male.

[whatchamacallit]

120. So you're against the thing

you're using as an example of Sanders' failure?

[morningfog]

152. Isn't this the poster who said Sanders should support TPA since

He opposes TPP? Par for the course.

[MaggieD]

160. Nope.

Now can you tell me what Bernie's solution is?

[morningfog]

169. I can see you are passionate about this issue, although you cannot quite articulate what the problem

is and you are opposed to the TPP and trade agreements generally. You know Obama's position, but can't state it.

You are apoplectic that Sen. Sanders hasn't outline a solution to the problem you can't articulate on his website. YET, Hillary has no policy positions, plans, position statements or even issues that are important to her on her site.

I suggest you write to each of the candidates so you can get your questions answered. Because, you have been provided with a list of relevant bills that Sen. Sanders supports, but you can't make heads or tells of that.

I wish you luck.

[kenfrequed]

177. I am still waiting too..

I want to know what job sectors are in danger. She hasn't provided much illumination with the intensity of her passion for this topic.

[AgingAmerican]

172. What is anyones plan?

None of them have bullet point plans.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

24. What would you do as President, MaggieD?

How would you protect US jobs?
What would you put into a trade agreement to make this country a better place?
What inequities exist today due to the lack of the Trans Pacific Partnership?
And what enforceable rules would you enact in order to level the playing field?

Thank you.

[MaggieD]

30. I would try to bend the pact to the US advantage

I would insist currency manipulation be dealt with, and enforceable rules be included that level the playing field. Same thing Obama and HRC have suggested.

I sure as hell wouldn't complain about something without also having a solution to address the issues. I have lots of experience with watching the extreme left complain, without offering solutions. I have no respect for that. Never have, never will.

[whatchamacallit]

27. It's apparent you'll try anything

and have absolutely no problem going off half-cocked.

[MaggieD]

29. So school me - what is Bernie's plan...

... to deal with the reality of the global economy? Far as I can tell he doesn't have one.

[whatchamacallit]

37. You've been provided with trade bills Bernie has sponsored

His voting record is public and his positions are clear and consistent. Being against the POS TPP is not equal to "no plan", and mindlessly mouthing empty phrases like "the reality of the global economy" is a joke. What's Hillary's plan, matter of fact where does she stand on the TPP?

[kenfrequed]

45. So true

The problem is that these trade deals aren't designed with national or labor priorities. They are designed merely to assure large corporations access to the cheapest labor and lowest environmental standards. They don't actually benefit Americans all that much and frequently result in diminished infrastructure and capital flight.

The "what is his plan?" question should be written completely as "What is his plan to help American corporations employ people in other countries at bargain basement prices and nets to catch workers attempting suicide?"

But that would be framing the "what is his plan?" question honestly.

[whatchamacallit]

47. Exactly

The OP might as well be "What's Bernie's plan to fuck American workers? Seems like he doesn't have one".

[MaggieD]

48. But he still has not articulated a solution....

... to preserving US jobs in a global economy. He is simply complaining about trade pacts. That is not a solution. And obviously none of his legislation has solved the problem. Right?

At this point I see him as a peanut gallery heckling people who are discussing the problem as adults, offering solutions to debate. He is not offering a plan.

[whatchamacallit]

64. Where to begin...

Who has articulated a solution? What are the solutions proposed by the "adults" you speak of, or is it just Peanut Gallery Sanders failing to "solve the problem of preserving US jobs in a global economy"? (lol) Do you believe that's what the TPP does?

[MaggieD]

71. Obama and HRC

You may agree or disagree (though I am skeptical you have paid attention), and we can debate it. But with Bernie we have nothing. No solutions proposed.

[whatchamacallit]

76. What are their proposals to "solve" this issue

Please hip us to Bernie's comparative short comings with some details. Just saying Obama and HRC are doing stuff and Bernie's not doesn't really cut it.

[MaggieD]

79. FFS - really??

Read the thread. Read the news.

[whatchamacallit]

80. Lol what a crappy dodge

Like I said, half-cocked,

[NYC_SKP]

94. MaggieD has, apparently, nothing but dodges. No facts, no links, just questions.

I posted links and listed 132 bills sponsored or cosponsored by Sanders, more actually if you include these:

Sanders co-sponsored:

-- The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, would grant same-sex domestic partners of federal workers the same benefits as federal workers' different-sex spouses. For proponents of equality under law in America this is a step forward, if not a step across the finish line.

-- ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, would make workplace discrimination in hiring and promotions illegal, and would also prohibit discriminatory behavior against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of American labor unions.

-- The JUSTICE Act, is a bill to reform the USA Patriot Act and FISA Amendments Act and restore some constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure by the United States Government.

-- S. 2821, a bill that would require new international trade agreements to contain conditions requiring partner countries to guarantee the right to form labor associations and collectively bargain, eliminate forced labor, end child labor, and outlaw employment discrimination.

-- S. 424, the Uniting American Families Act, is a bill which aims to put into closer compliance with the U.S. Constitution by removing discrimination according to the status of permanent couples. According to law, same-sex couples in permanent relationships cannot marry; only different-sex couples can.

I think the above bills demonstrate a broad progressive agenda addressing social and economic values. Were I to look harder, I'd probably find plenty more.

These came from a quick search and this website: http://thatsmycongress.com/senate/senatorBernardSandersVT111.html

[whatchamacallit]

102. Yeah but what's his solution to entropy?

I think the few DUers who came to her defense have vacated the thread out of embarrassment.

[NYC_SKP]

107. Must have felt the heat...

And conducted themselves to a zone of lower thermal energy.

[cali]

196. wow. even for you that's.......

Way to remove all doubt- over and over.

[MaggieD]

73. So he has no obligation to present a solution?

Wow. You folks have a pretty low bar there.

[whatchamacallit]

78. I don't know if there is a solution pre se

He has an opportunity to detail his positions and policy objectives. Honestly, I don't think you understand the issue you're attempting to use as a wedge. And one more time, since you're demanding a plan, what is Hillary's plan? Can you answer?

[MaggieD]

82. So why are you complaining?

You're upset with HRC and Obama trying to solve the problem and giving Bernie a pass for not even suggesting one?

Man, that's really drinking some strong kool aid.

[whatchamacallit]

85. How are they

trying to solve the problem? You allude to their efforts, but provide nothing. Surely you can link to something that shows what a loser Sanders is on this issue by comparison.

[BainsBane]

33. How dare she ask Sanders supporters what his proposals are

Asking what a presidential candidate plans to do? Heresy! It is essential that no one question his plans so that if he should become president, people here can turn against him on a dime and claim they were duped.

I now understand how you all felt so betrayed by Obama. You all consider any questions about a candidates views to be out of bounds. You don't want a president. You want an idol, a messiah.

The OP's question is a perfectly legitimate one for anyone who actually cares about the future of the country as opposed to juvenile worship of public figures.

[MaggieD]

35. Exactly

I saw the same thing here in 2007. Sad.

[BainsBane]

46. I can imagine

Watching this all unfold has given me insight into how people could be so disillusioned. If they like someone, they will hear nothing but adulation. Even an inquiry into policy as your OP does is unacceptable because it does not worship their chosen idol. Meanwhile, they demonize the other candidate, project all the ills of society on to her and use fabricated claims to reinforce their contention that she is evil personified. What neither the hero worship or demonization does is contribute to any understanding or engagement with policy.

[MaggieD]

53. Watching it unfold cycle after cycle is frustrating

There is always the new demigod that is anointed. And everyone else automatically becomes evil. Silly. And not based in reality, IMO. I am guessing these folks tend to transform the anointed into a mirror, which reflects whatever they want to see. It's not reality, but that doesn't seem to stop them.

I think if any of them had seen and worked with politicians up close and personal they would be cured of that. There is no perfect candidate. But that's just my opinion. Although I will say I believe it is based on reality and truly being involved in the process over the years.

[Backwoodsrider]

77. Sanders brings up far left issues like minimum raise and SS cap increase

Meat for the left but i want to see him get in and compromise to pass a bill, anybody ever seen him do that? I been through the machine and spit out the other side but you folks think you can bring about change go for it. I cant see how any repub can beat about any democrat, at least in the popular vote right now but I am concerned like any politician Sanders is just saying the right words to promote his campaign and I don't see whats driving him but Im on it and will report back.

Few democrats here in working in the woods before sun up boy I miss Reagan Oregon are going to vote for a guy that as of right now is still claiming to be a socialist. Aint gonna happen.

[sheshe2]

88. Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

Obama supporters are vilified here by some of these same people. Is it just me, or do you see the irony here, Bains.

Lol. Let's not even get into the Snowden....bronze statue worshippers.

[Jamaal510]

191. +1

"bronze statue worshippers"

[sheshe2]

192. Hi Jamaal!

[Jamaal510]

193. .

[cali]

197. that poster told me he's male

And everything he posts is as misleading as his name. It was not a real question and as proven in this thread, no answer would satisfy him. It's a silly little game.

[BainsBane]

198. Whether the poster is male or female

Doesn't change the fact that people are responding with great hostility to a question about a candidate's plans.
You accuse him or her of lying, someone else accuses the OP of being a Republican. No political discussion is allowed. The only acceptable position is blind adulation. It's fundamentally anti-democratic and just plain weak.

[cali]

199. the hostiity clearly comes from frustration at having repeatedly

answered his faux question. Faux because it's obviously not asked in good fait.

And that has nothing to do with blind adulation. I think Bernie can be criticized on a number of fronts. It's reasonable to ask how any of his solutions could be enacted, for instance. Though that's true with any dem faced with a repub congress, it's particularly true re Bernid.

The weakness, gameplaying and rhetorical gotcha games are being played on the part of the OP who has an unfortunate history of this.

I won't get caught up in it, ergo we are finis in this thread.

[cherokeeprogressive]

31. Mayhap he's co-opted the Clinton angle: Not saying anything anybody might disagree with or question.

So, not saying anything at all.

[MaggieD]

34. Oh bullshit

She has stated her position long before anyone asked.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/30/hillary-clinton-trans-pacific-partnership_n_7173108.html

[kenfrequed]

40. I am skeptical of your questions

I think he could just NOT sign trade agreements like this.

They do not protect US jobs, they do not protect the environment, and they do not make us competitive.

All they do is drain resources and aid in capital flight. They don't do anything for us as a country which is why they invariably don't actually involve questions regarding US labor. They instead involve assuring Corporations access to the cheapest labor and lowest environmental standards.

Your question is intended to sound intelligent, but it doesn't treat seriously with labor or with local economies at all.

[MaggieD]

44. With all due respect...

That just indicates to me that you do not understand the challenges we face on this issue. Just not signing trade pacts does not solve the problem. In fact it is just an indication we have opted to ignore the issue rather than deal with it.

[kenfrequed]

50. Elucidate the issue.

Explain the issue without referring to Friedmanesque hyperbole or allusions. If you truly are concerned about this issue then explain it; what precisely is the problem that requires us to frame the issue of trade in terms of these questionable compacts?

It is a false question to pose in this context that opposition to plans that benefit primarily the wealthy at the expense of the labor and livelihood of American workers, and the health and welfare of the poor people working in factories of Zhenzhou and other places without protection of any kind, would indicate a "lack of a plan."

Please treat reasonably with this as I have little time for games.

[madfloridian]

51. "dealing with this reality"

Dealing with the reality....is that we are now part of the GHWBush New World Order. Our country's living standards have been lowered to be "more in line" of what is seen throughout the 3rd world countries.

Yeh, Obama and Clinton are surely dealing with the reality that they helped create, and the rest of us are treated with condescension and often contempt.

The party does not want or need those of us who question the authority of the ones who made the decisions on this trade issue.

You have made your feelings toward the rest of us clear, and they are not kind in any way.

Today I think I finally realized fully that it makes no matter whether I vote Democratic or for Republicans. It simply does not matter anymore.

Obama will be remembered for his "lectures" and tirades toward the ones in our party who opposed him. That and his destruction of public education will be his legacies.

So go for it, Maggie D, sometimes the put downs just don't matter anymore.

[MaggieD]

56. Yeah, it's all Obama's fault

And damn that HRC. She voted against CAFTA. So did he by the way. You appear to be reality adverse. But regardless, what is Bernie's plan to change the reality that we live in a global economy?

How come none of you have an answer for that?

[madfloridian]

60. "reality adverse" oh my.

The Democrats in leadership turned the party over to corporate influences, said to hell with its traditional constituents, and got the money they needed to continue without needed us average folks.

I could post link after link, but you would treat them with disdain.

The reality is that the Democrats can afford to ignore the voters now.

And all you have to do is look up Bernie Sander's policies and beliefs instead of sending the rest of us to do your research for you.

[MaggieD]

63. If you're in favor of a guy....

Who is pointing out a problem we can all (liberals) agree is a problem but you do not know what his plan is to resolve it or improve it, yes you are reality adverse.

Either that, or you just want to vote for a guy who can use your watch to tell you what time it is.

[madfloridian]

67. Go to the Bernie group and read. It's all there.

He can't save us from a president who appears to hold us in some contempt.

[MaggieD]

72. No it isn't

Don't make me laugh. But please, feel free to give me a link to Bernie's proposed solution to job losses that result from having to compete in a global economy. I am dying to hear his plan. So far it does not exist.

[whatchamacallit]

116. You should collect your thoughts

In another part of the thread you state you're also against the TPP, yet as far as I can tell it represents the crux of your argument that Bernie's sitting on his ass while Obama and HRC are leading the way on the critical "global economy" issue.

[MaggieD]

121. Ah, you finally get it

Congrats. What's his plan? Nothing.

[whatchamacallit]

129. How do you slam someone for not having version of a plan you don't like?

This may be the most twisted shit I've yet encountered on DU. Congratulations!

[arcane1]

143. They're building up their post count with "Sanders has no plan" posts. That's their whole point.

Funny how MaggieD had nothing to say from 2001 through 2014, now suddenly this is all they want to post about

[MaggieD]

163. What would be the purpose of that?

My post count was reset. I had probably had 10k before that. You are all a bunch of whippersnappers to me. LOL!

[morningfog]

173. Your post count was reset? What was your previous sceen name?

[AgingAmerican]

176. Crickets

nt

[AgingAmerican]

175. "What is Bernie's plan to change the reality that we live in a global economy?"

What a ridiculous question, premise. Talk about being reality averse.

[arcane1]

55. Every human being on the planet "understands we live in a global economy"

This is getting sad.

[MaggieD]

57. So what is Bernie's plan to preserve jobs in the face of that?

How come none of you that revere him can answer that?

[madfloridian]

62. We could answer you. It's simple. One man can't save us now, but he can start the conversation.

Look it up.

[MaggieD]

65. Anyone can start a conversation

Should we elect my next door neighbor, Bob, as president? He can start a conversation too.

[madfloridian]

68. Bob would do just fine.

Considering the "bipartisanship" going on right now.

[kenfrequed]

66. This is getting silly.

These free trade treaties are the REASON we suffer increasing job loss as they assist and abet the race to the bottom in terms of the costs of labor and large corporations intent to evade reasonable regulation of their activities. I seriously don't understand who your questions seem so utterly vague.

"how will we preserve jobs in a changing global economy?" That kind of question is more worthy of a fluffy television interviewer or a badly scripted debate. There is no complexity to it or understanding of the costs of these treaties.

[MaggieD]

69. You don't understand the global economy and trade issues

They will exist with or without trade pacts. Bernie knows that. Apparently his supporters do not. Now I see why he gets away with not articulating a plan.

[kenfrequed]

81. I am not getting details on this from you.

You still haven't expressed this outside of Friedmanesque generalizations about global trade and now you seem to imply that I don't understand the issues. If you do understand them then by all means express them and enlighten me as to what the TPP is intended to accomplish. I actually am fairly educated and modestly intelligent. I do follow the news and am decently well read in foreign and domestic affairs.

There is not a part of this treaty that provides any protections or assurances to labor, the environment, or domestic regulation outside of the scope of protecting patents for the ubber rich. I hardly think that assuring the patent profits of Pfizer is worth flushing the economic stability of the average American worker further down the drain.

[MaggieD]

84. So i should go fetch for you?

You have been totally oblivious to Obama's arguments. If i did play go fetch for you would Bernie then magically have a plan? That's the point of this thread.

If you don't know Obama's argument it is because you aren't paying attention. We don't know Bernie's plan because he hasnt articulated one.

[kenfrequed]

91. I have told you why he is against it!

Why can't you explain why this treaty is necessary? Of course you say you are against it in another thread but you then only provide vague allusions and propositions without any actual support. How do these sort of agreements preserve jobs? Is it magic?

I am sorry, but if there is a public policy I support I can usually generate a few arguments in favor of it.

Senator Sanders is against free trade agreements that are damaging to American workers and the environment. Your question seems to be "well what are you for?" Well I would say he is for promoting American workers and the environment by default just for starters. Other people on this thread have given you lists of bills he has supported and opposed. Are you being intentionally obtuse?

[MaggieD]

93. That's not the question...

The question is what does he propose to deal with jobs losses resulting from the global economy? Just not signing trade deals doesnt address the problem.

[kenfrequed]

101. Really?

What sectors are these job losses in? What industries or professions? I know you are clever enough to do better than this vague, circular argumentation. Tell me what occupations are being protected by this treaty and how. Until I know the scope of the problem I don't see any way to just throw my unwavering support behind a treaty that you have also already stated you do not support.

[MaggieD]

106. Again stop deflecting

I'm not running. What is Bernie's plan to deal with US job losses caused by having to compete in a global economy?

[kenfrequed]

115. Asking for elaboration is not deflecting.

How is it deflection to ask: "What jobs are being threatened?"

It is central to your argument of job losses. If there are losses or potential losses then we need to know where they are to determine whether any treaty is doing a decent job protecting them.

You are merely repeating a vague question without any context. If I was crafting legislation to protect rivers and streams it would be reasonable to ask what the pollutants and run off sources are. If I was working on a bill to promote green energy on a state level it would be reasonable to question the specific benefits of wind, solar, and hydro and what impacts those might have as well as how much of a resource they are to various parts of the state.

I don't think you are actually reading the entirety of the posts of the people that are questioning you.

[sheshe2]

148. Well, I see Maggie here asking questions...

And I do believe you were not responding, to Maggie and do not believe you meant to respond to me since you said.....

How is it deflection to ask: "What jobs are being threatened?"

It is central to your argument of job losses. If there are losses or potential losses then we need to know where they are to determine whether any treaty is doing a decent job protecting them.

You are merely repeating a vague question without any context. If I was crafting legislation to protect rivers and streams it would be reasonable to ask what the pollutants and run off sources are. If I was working on a bill to promote green energy on a state level it would be reasonable to question the specific benefits of wind, solar, and hydro and what impacts those might have as well as how much of a resource they are to various parts of the state.

I don't think you are actually reading the entirety of the posts of the people that are questioning you.

[kenfrequed]

153. My mistake

I should also be watching this a bit more closely it seems. Perhaps if I fiddle with this big box and expand the window a bit...

[sheshe2]

165. Okay~ snort....

Not sure that I want to know about....

Perhaps if I fiddle with this big box and expand the window a bit...

Thanks for your reply, ken. Is it okay if I just call ken? It was my dads name.

[kenfrequed]

167. Perfectly fine

How could I possibly mind?

[sheshe2]

97. MaggieD.

I think I am loving you.

Your Op and all your responses. Spot on.

[MaggieD]

99. Thanks!

[kenfrequed]

104. Well..

My ardor and admiration for the electron pulses of another person expressing themselves through a bit of wire and gussied up telegraphy requires a bit more evidence and elaboration. I applaud your sentiment but not your perception of the debate. She has not actually answered any questions I have posed.

[MaggieD]

111. Or you aren't paying attention

She's been saying it for a year.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7173108

NOW can you tell me what Bernie's plan is?

[kenfrequed]

119. Uhm...huh?

I was talking about the other posters admiration for you Maggie. I am a bit confused with regard to your response and I think you might not have been following this thread as closely as you would prefer.

[MaggieD]

128. I'm following it just fine

Have you figured out his plan yet?

[kenfrequed]

135. Oh my gods!

Switch threads and ask that question. This is getting ridiculous. You won't even laugh off a bloody blunder.

[sheshe2]

138. Lol~ You>

My ardor and admiration for the electron pulses of another person expressing themselves through a bit of wire and gussied up telegraphy requires a bit more evidence and elaboration.

You are posting here as well with>

the electron pulses of another person expressing themselves through a bit of wire and gussied up telegraphy

[kenfrequed]

147. True...

Faux anachronisms on my part and over-elaborated bits of badly used language. I delusionally imagine myself poetic.

But I had hoped no one would take note

[sheshe2]

150. Lol~

[arcane1]

87. Last time I checked, he's putting forth his specific plans in a week or two.

5/26, actually.

What are the other candidates saying about this very topic?

[Trajan]

58. What I am skeptical of ...

DUers who sound like a republican ...

There are a few of you here, and ... Most of us don't like it ...

[MaggieD]

61. I'm a realist, not a republican

I have worked my tail off on liberal issues my entire voting life. I haven't just bitched about them. So fuck your insinuations. I have helped accomplish real change in favor of liberal issues and values.

That's where I learned not to fall for politicians that just complain about things without a plan to solve them.

Bitching about things doesn't solve anything. What is the plan? I've seen Obama's and HRC's. I can tell you what I agree with an disagree with them about on this issue.

I have no fucking idea what Bernie's plan is. Do you? How is he going to preserve and improve US worker jobs in the global economy?

[redstateblues]

98. You must understand that on DU

We don't talk about solutions. We just complain and express outrage.

[MaggieD]

166. I'm just about that action, boss

LOL!

[ucrdem]

184. Someone alerted, will post results.

1-6 leave.

[Cha]

194. ..

Haha.. the one she replied implied she was a "repub" and she tells him straight up what he can do with that.. and someone's sensibilities were stung. lol

[G_j]

90. you know you COULD

do your own damn homework. Sanders speaks about the global economy in depth. Why not go READ it, instead of telling us you think he might not understand. Is it your intention simply to waste people's time?

[MaggieD]

96. He proposes no solutions

None.

[Thinkingabout]

109. MaggieD, doesn't look like you are going to get Bernie's plan, lots of deflections but

Nothing solid to work on correcting. You did a god job of asking.

[G_j]

113. so you want him to write his own TPP?

What the Progressive Caucus drafted were some pretty clear guidelines.

[Thinkingabout]

123. The question is what is Bernie's plan on global economy and trade. Maybe Bernie has a better plan

On TTP.

[Jefferson23]

95. Progressive Caucus Releases Trade Principles that Put Workers First in Trade Agreements

snip* The text of the executive summary is below and the full version can be viewed here.

Principles for Trade: A Model for Global Progress

America’s current trade policy fails working families while increasing profits for the world’s largest corporations. Trade agreements should create a net increase of good American jobs, spur more balanced trade between partners, and improve governance, public health, and environmental protections around the world. The Congressional Progressive Caucus believes the following principles can ensure fairer trade agreements by prioritizing middle class families and removing special protections and privileges for corporations:

Protect Congress’ Authority to Set Trade Policy
Restore Balanced trade
Put Workers First
Stop Currency Manipulation
Expand Buy America Procurement Practices
Protect the Environment for Future Generations
Prioritize Consumers above Profits
Protect Nationhood Rights
Secure Affordable Access to Essential Medicines and Services
Respect Human Rights
Provide a Safety Net for Vulnerable Workers

Since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, the United States has lost millions of jobs in key sectors like manufacturing, wages have stagnated, and the standard of living for working families has dropped.

Outside of the United States, misguided trade policies are devastating both rural and urban communities in emerging nations, from the displacement of millions of small farmers in Mexico to low wages and terrible conditions for garment factory workers in Honduras. Trade agreements that destroy local livelihoods and provide workers with little economic opportunity create strong incentives for immigration to the United States. U.S. trade policy must focus on creating economic opportunity for working people in the United States and abroad, not only on maximizing short-term profits for large corporations

The United States negotiates some of the world’s largest trade agreements. These deals must put working families and our environment first. The United States must stop using trade agreements as investment deals for the world’s wealthiest corporations and instead prioritize higher wages, safer work and environmental standards, and a healthier world economy.

http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/hot-topics/progressive-caucus-releases-trade-principles-that-put-workers-first-in-trade-agreements1/



Caucus Members
Co-Chairs

Raúl Grijalva

Keith Ellison
First Vice Chair

Mark Pocan
Vice Chairs

Matt Cartwright

David Cicilline

Ruben Gallego

Michael Honda

Sheila Jackson-Lee

Jan Schakowsky

Mark Takano
Whip

Barbara Lee

Senate Member
Bernie Sanders


House Members

Alma Adams

Karen Bass

Xavier Becerra

Don Beyer

Suzanne Bonamici

Corrine Brown

Michael Capuano

Andre Carson

Judy Chu

Katherine Clark

Yvette Clarke

Steve Cohen

Bonnie Watson Coleman

John Conyers

Elijah Cummings

Danny Davis

Peter DeFazio

Rosa DeLauro

Mark DeSaulnier

Sam Farr

Chaka Fattah

Lois Frankel

Marcia Fudge

Alan Grayson

Luis Gutierrez

Janice Hahn

Jared Huffman

Sheila Jackson-Lee

Hakeem Jeffries

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Hank Johnson

Joe Kennedy III

Brenda Lawrence

John Lewis

Ted Lieu

David Loebsack

Alan Lowenthal

Carolyn Maloney

Jim McDermott

James McGovern

Gwen Moore

Jerrold Nadler

Grace Napolitano

Rick Nolan

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Frank Pallone

Chellie Pingree

Jared Polis

Charles Rangel

Lucille Roybal-Allard

Jose Serrano

Louise Slaughter

Mark Takai

Bennie Thompson

Nydia Velazquez

Maxine Waters

Peter Welch

Frederica Wilson

[moondust]

100. Exactly.

It's all about priorities.

[MaggieD]

103. Every Dem agrees with that

But that's just a bitch, not a plan.

[Jefferson23]

105. How many Senators are listed? You received a response you were not prepared for, that is not

Sanders problem, that is yours. Have a good evening.

[think]

124. "But that's just a bitch, not a plan". You are calling adding worker protections "bitching"?

Seriously?

And do you not see Sander's name clearly in that group? And NO. Not every Democrat in congress is on that list. Not even close.

What an insult to those Democrats making the effort to protect The rights of workers around the world and the environment....

[MaggieD]

134. Every Dem agrees with that

Bernie's website right now just says no trade pacts. How does that solve the problem of US workers competing in a global economy?

[think]

154. Why aren't those Dems on the list demanding those concerns be addressed NOW?

And from Bernie's website:

7. Trade Policies that Benefit American Workers

Does that say just no to ALL trade pacts? NO. Sanders is saying no to the current one which he knows does not protect American workers, workers in other countries, and does not protect the environment.

I don't know what you are reading but clearly I just posted that Sanders wants TRADE POLICIES but they must be fair!

Can you comprehend that? And please don't say all Dems support it and then turn around call it bitching. It's truly insulting....

And if you claim all Dems want that stuff you need to provide a link showing where they are actively working to make sure the TPP does exactly that rather than pull stuff out of thin air.

That is extremely disingenuous . People provide facts and you provide hot air.....

[MaggieD]

157. I got it from a link from a Sanders supporter

In this thread. To Bernie's web site. Thanks for asking.

[think]

161. I know that. Do you even read before you post? Yikes.....

[morningfog]

158. Psst. Hillary's website right now has NO issues.

No positions on no issues.

[Ron Green]

118. What a bunch of weak assumptions in this thread.

Will continued economic growth make most people happy? Will "competing in a global economy" fulfill life's purpose for the citizens of a nation so sorely in need of transformation?

Bernie's the only one on the big stage I can even imagine asking such questions.

[Bjorn Against]

122. Here is Bernie's 12 point plan for the economy

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/agenda/

Now please provide the link to Clinton's plan and while you're at it why don't you tell is her position on the TPP.

[MaggieD]

125. So getting rid of trade agreements....

Will make the problem of the US worker having to compete in the reality of our global economy go away? Please explain. Bernie didn't. Maybe you can.

[Bjorn Against]

133. So what is your plan for making the problem of having to compete in the global economy go away?

I challenge you to find me one credible source that claims we can make the problem of workers having to compete in a global economy go away. It doesn't even have to be Hillary, just find me one credible person who claims we can make the problem go away.

If you are expecting any candidate to make that problem go away then you will be very disappointed.

[MaggieD]

137. I'm not running

But HRC and Obama have a plan. Agree or disagree I'd rather see someone in search of a solution than someone who has no plan at all.

[Bjorn Against]

151. Please link to their plan to make the problem go away

You insisted that Bernie needs to have a plan to make the problem of the worker in the global economy go away. Please link to anywhere in which Obama or Hillary claimed they could do what you are insisting Bernie accomplish. I am pretty sure neither of them claimed they could make the problem of the worker in the global economy go away.

You are smarter than this Vanilla Rhapsody.

[MaggieD]

168. All over the news re: Obama

Hillary was talking about it years ago http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7173108

NOW can you tell me Bernie's plan?

[brentspeak]

145. Let us examine your claim that you "adore Warren":

as well as your later claim (below) that you wish "the debate within the party (be shifted) to the left" with your own words -- the ones where you call Warren a liar and simultaneously denigrate liberals in general:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6560570

MaggieD (1,568 posts)

Liz Warren plays political games too

Just like any politician. She is smart enough to know that ANY trade talks are held close to the vest while being negotiated, yet she apparently wants people to think this is some nefarious action. Meanwhile, liberals, all over the internet pretend that nothing at all is known about the TPP, apparently because that is easier than being informed that there is actually lots of info out about the TPP.

I'm personally opposed to the TPP because I AM informed about the framework of the pact. Not because some politician told me it's secret and therefore nefarious. However, I do take Obama's point that the TPP is going to sail with or without the USA. And I laud him for trying to bend the deal as far in our favor as possible.

I like Warren, but I also realize she is just a politician like every other politician when it comes to playing political games.

http://thedailybanter.com/2015/04/elizabeth-warren-is-not-telling-the-truth-about-the-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-deal/


"The issue of trade is one of the (rare) areas in which I consider myself a moderate Democrat, able to see the merits of both sides of the question, but persuadable in either direction. Like many Democrats, I’ve got a strong sense that in trade deals past, we’ve gotten screwed, and that our leaders have not properly leveraged the value of the American consumer. On the other hand, President Obama makes a compelling case that the trade choo-choo is leaving the station, with us or without us, and so we’re better off having our hand somewhere on the throttle. Either way, I also believe that every leader needs political pressure from the left, because it makes them get us a better deal.

When it comes to Trade Promotion Authority, then, the question really boils down to a matter of trust: do you trust President Obama to get the very best deal possible, and want to give him the flexibility to do that? Just as in the case of the Iran nuclear deal, these are multi-party talks that are very complicated, and nearly impossible to conduct completely in the open.

This is not a new phenomenon, and one which Sen. Warren seems to understand in the context of the P5+1 talks. When she (Warren) is shocked, SHOCKED that the TPP deal isn’t available for public viewing while it is still being negotiated, she is not telling you the truth. She knows that the reason the deal isn’t available while it’s being negotiated is, right or wrong, because public pressure could, at any point, derail a flawed but fixable agreement. The reason she gives, however, is quite literally unbelievable:

Warren: Why? Here’s the real answer people have given me: “We can’t make this deal public because if the American people saw what was in it, they would be opposed to it.” Seriously, Sen. Warren? “People” have given it to you? Way to narrow it down, because I was going to go away convinced you’d been advised by hoot owls, who are notorious liars. Why the secrecy, though? If these “people” are so sure TPP is a horrible deal, why can’t we talk to them? Can other people besides you see them?"

And let's contrast this thread of yours' (the OP here) with an earlier claim of yours' -- your claim that "no one is bashing Bernie Sanders" -- with the following two posts:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6588140

MaggieD (1,567 posts)

Can you provide some examples of people....

Bashing Sanders? I have not seen any.

and...

http://metamorphosis.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6586779

MaggieD (1,569 posts)

5. Oh good lord, there is no horde attacking Bernie Sanders

And I can't imagine anyone is too worried he will beat their preferred candidate. I'm glad if he enters the race as a Democrat. He will help shift the debate within the party to the left.

Lastly, let us look at the overall gist of your DU threads and responses, and make our own conclusions concerning your motives of what you are doing here.

[NYC_SKP]

181. OMG!

Good sleuthing, brentspeak!

[L0oniX]

174. Explain to me how global economy and trade is going to deliver living wages here.

They never have and never will. This is a race to the bottom. Your grand children will pay for this.

[Thinkingabout]

178. Do you think a president only has to deal with issues which they think are important?

No, when asking to get support of the office of president they should know being president is not only wages of the citizens but everything important to running a nation, you can't be a one show pony and be president. Now that a president has to handle many issues, one being global economy and trade is a part of being president.

[L0oniX]

179. Too big and too busy to give a shit about the little people? Tell me who's country is this again?

I guess I was wrong to think that our POTUS was supposed to care about this country. Apparently the POTUS has to be concerned with all the other countries first.

[Thinkingabout]

180. I did not say that so you have to wear that comment. I said there is more responsibilities on the

President than ones acknowledged here.

[joshcryer]

183. It won't but it's necessary.

You're looking at a global and forever great depression once the world reaches the US's development standard without a living wage or negative income tax or some sort of guaranteed basic income. Whatever you want to call it.

It's not a matter of wanting it or calling for it, it's a matter of social democracy simply collapsing if it doesn't happen.

[L0oniX]

185. Our economy is what is going to take a hit.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026670349#post13