Friday, April 11th, 2008
Nancy Pelosi and The Hugo Chávez Rule
The Latin American Press and some in Congress are calling Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's refusal to bring the negotiated trade agreement between Columbia and the US up for a speedy vote the "Hugo Chávez Rule". Although Speaker Pelosi's intention may be to kowtow to powerful US Trade Unions, the consequence of not ratifying the treaty after Columbia jumped through various hoops required by members of Congress in order for it to be considered may be severe. Continue reading here.
NW fruit producers are among those who would benefit from the free trade treaty.
