- President Obama and Republican leaders intensified their push Thursday to win backing for a Pacific trade bill after lawmakers warned of insufficient support in the House.
- Yesterday, Obama hosted about 30 pro-business Democrats eyed as a source of votes for so-called fast-track legislation, which would guarantee a later vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
- The TPP would cover 40% of the world's economy, including the U.S., Japan and ten other Pacific nations.