US House Lawmakers Reach Deal on Russia trade, Rights Bill
(Doug Palmer – Reuters)
The top Republican and Democrat on the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said on Thursday they reached a deal to move forward on Russian trade legislation, including human rights provisions opposed by Moscow. [...]
Business groups, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, want Congress to pass the trade legislation before its August recess to make sure U.S. companies share in the benefits of Russia’s upcoming entry in the World Trade Organization. Read more here.
Date: July 20, 2012
