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...NAFTA wins, it will be in large measure because the Congress recognizes the severe consequences of rejecting...
...however, the consensus of experts is not enough to convince lawmakers on Capitol Hill, especially Democratic Congressmen who rely on the traditional support of organized labor, which opposes NAFTA. The Clinton Administration hopes to lure some Democrats with a promise to provide job training to those who do lose their jobs to increased competition from Mexico. But even with substantial support from Republicans, who generally back free trade, Clinton will need to secure the support of at least 100 House Democrats before NAFTA comes to a vote later this year. Right now he has fewer than...
...support the pact, Gephardt had planned to give a speech in Congress opposing it. A Democratic Party source says Clinton called Gephardt to quiet him: "Having Gephardt come out against us on the same day would have just been devastating." Still, Gephardt is expected to issue a statement opposing NAFTA this week...
...NAFTA has partisanship on its head as Republicans rally to Clinton in the looming free-trade battle. What are the odds of its passing? And when will the first floor vote...
...NAFTA would create better-paying employment...