From The Christian Science Monitor
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Ron Kirk rejects any 'timeout' on new NAFTA-like free trade pacts

Ron Kirk, US trade representative, wants lawmakers to push ahead on new free trade pacts. Some Democrats advocate a timeout to assess the effects of existing accords such as NAFTA.


Michael Bonfigli / The Christian Science Monitor

By Howard LaFranchi Staff writer / March 3, 2010

Washington

The Obama administration is pouring cold water on a suggestion from some congressional Democrats for a “timeoutâ€