The possible consideration of legislation to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact in a lame-duck session of Congress was dealt a new blow when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., again suggested it is not the cards.
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McConnell’s words suggested TPP could be considered in the future, William Reinsch, a distinguished fellow with the Stimson Center, told Bloomberg BNA. Reinsch remained unconvinced that McConnell would continue to oppose lame-duck consideration after the election, especially if Republican concerns with TPP are addressed.
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