Senate Set to Vote on an Altered Trade Promotion Bill

The New York Times: WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday is set to vote for the second time on a motion to cut off debate on legislation that would grant President Obama enhanced negotiating powers to complete a major Pacific trade accord, but this time the bill is shorn of a measure to assist workers harmed by such agreements.

If supporters can muster the 60 votes they need, final passage on Wednesday of so-called trade promotion authority is all but assured, putting intense pressure on House Democrats. Earlier this month, when the trade-negotiating legislation was attached to the worker assistance provision, House Democrats brought down the worker aid piece, knowing that was the easiest way to derail the entire trade package.

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