Senator Jeff Sessions (R‑AL) is one of the few members of Congress who has taken the time to jump through the hoops and read the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). But, he has gone a step farther than other members — he told members of Congress what he read. He told the truth about what the TPP […]
Senator Reads the TPP and Exposes Its Contents; Other Elected Officials Should Do the Same
Posted on May 25, 2015 Written by
How The Media Deceive The Public About “Fast Track” And The “Trade Bills”
Posted on May 24, 2015 Written by
The way that “Fast Track” is described to the American public is as an alternative method for the Senate to handle “Trade Bills” (TPP & TTIP) that the President presents to the Senate for their approval; and this alternative method is said to be one in which “no amendments are permitted, and there will be […]
Senate Reverses Course and Advances TPP Fast Track Bill
Posted on May 22, 2015 Written by
The U.S. Senate advanced the Fast Track bill today May 14) in a rushed vote following a slew of concessions made to swing Democrats who had voted to block it earlier this week. The setback on Tuesday could have forced proponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), and other secretive, […]
Sessions on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
Posted on May 21, 2015 Written by
From US Senator Jeff Sessions: “…here are the top five concerns about the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that must be fully understood and addressed before passage:” “Consolidation Of Power In The Executive Branch. TPA eliminates Congress’ ability to amend or debate trade implementing legislation and guarantees an up-or-down vote on a far-reaching international agreement before […]
U.S. backs down on trade dispute
Posted on May 21, 2015 Written by
FA Note: This article exemplifies the use of international law and trade agreements to nullify U.S. sovereignty and consumer protections. Facing threatened retaliation from Canada over “country of origin” meat labelling ruled unlawful by the World Trade Organization, the U.S. Congress moved quickly on Wednesday to start to repeal the requirement. “In light of the World Trade […]
What law says the text of the TPP must remain secret?
Posted on May 16, 2015 Written by
To the US Congress: reveal the contents of the TPP now It seems like a case of mass hypnosis. People claiming they can’t say what’s in the TPP trade agreement. And mainstream media accept this premise. “That’s right. Congress must stay silent.” Pop quiz: who says the text of the TPP must remain secret? Under what […]
Major Win as U.S. Senate Blocks TPP Fast Track Bill
Posted on May 13, 2015 Written by
Opponents of sprawling and secretive international agreements won a significant victory today when U.S. Senators voted to block the advancement of its Fast Track trade bill. The legislation would have allowed massive undemocratic trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Trans-atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) to be rushed through to ratification, and […]
Ultra-Secrecy Surrounds Barack Obama’s New Global Economic Treaty
Posted on May 7, 2015 Written by
Barack Obama is secretly negotiating a global economic treaty which would destroy thousands of American businesses and millions of good paying American jobs. In other words, it would be the final nail in the coffin for America’s economic infrastructure. Obama knows that if the American people actually knew what was in this treaty that they […]
