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I have seen that attempted comparison before and still think it is terribly weak.

TPA or other trade agreements -

Trade agreements still in negotiation have to be held in confidence or else you tip your hand to the other government’s negotiators. If you want to strike the very best deal for US interests, you don’t publicly divulge your position. That would be like a foreign government hacking into a US database and being given privileged and confidential information.

TPA —

Unlike Obamacare, TPA is being debated in the Senate and House by both parties, it has followed the entire constitutional process in formulating legislation. There is no “have to pass it before you can see it” — the TPA bill has been publicly available since May 22, 2015. TPP or other trade bills under TPA will be publicly available for viewing for at least 60 days before Congress can act.