Senate Leaders Reach Deal to Advance Fast-Track Trade Bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returns to his office after the weekly Senate Republican Policy Luncheon May 12, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate leaders agreed on a deal to move forward with President Barack Obama’s legislation to speed approval of trade agreements following a one-day rebellion by Democrats.
The Senate will hold votes Thursday on two related bills sought by Democrats, including one to prevent currency manipulation. Then, the chamber will decide whether to advance Obama’s measure to speed approval of foreign trade agreements.