Obama Courts House Democrats on Trade as Skepticism Persists
Pelosi says the president hasn't gone far enough to ease concerns in her caucus.
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President Barack Obama is lobbying Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to support legislation crucial to a far-reaching trade pact, after their leader said the White House hasn’t yet allayed their concerns.
Obama met with members of the pro-business New Democrat Coalition Thursday at the White House, a day after having lunch with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who said he must do more to swing Democrats behind legislation that would fast-track the 12-nation Asia-Pacific trade deal.