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The House will vote Friday on whether to give President Barack Obama fast-track authority to negotiate the Pacific Rim trade deal.House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made the announcement in a closed Republican meeting in the Capitol Wednesday morning. Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said GOP leadership would do everything it can to move the bill this week.
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The move indicates GOP leadership is beginning to feel comfortable with the level of support for the measure.
Read more: GOP leaders confirm Friday trade vote - Jake Sherman - POLITICO
Well that really didnt take too long. Boehner must be indicated that they have the votes. Unfortunately there is little hope that this measure is going to be shot down. I hope they can keep a lively debate.