[VaBthang4]

Question:

Does anyone know if this TPA has a term limit on it?

I will be honest in saying I dont know alot about this sort of authority but I dont like any lone individual to hold sway over foreign trade [Even if it is GW].

Especially if that individual was a democrat.

[RobFromGa]

I will be honest in saying I dont know alot about this sort of authority but I dont like any lone individual to hold sway over foreign trade [Even if it is GW].

Congress still needs to APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of any trade agreements Bush negotiates-- they just can't modify them, it's yes or no. Bush does not have lone "sway" over anything.

[clikker]

Yes, apparently it does. According to S. 136: The Fast Track Trade Negotiating Authority Act, "fast track" authority is extended to December 31, 2004, after which, it apparently expires.