Senator Tester (D-MT) opposes fast-track

Jon Tester, the newly elected Democratic Senator from Montana, doesn't pull any punches.  He ran a campaign that was unabashedly based on economic fairness -- and he's staying true to that position:

Tester said he's opposed to free trade because it's often not fair trade.

He's against fast-track authority. Fast track is the traditional trade negotiating authority granted by Congress that allows the president to negotiate international trade agreements. Under fast track procedures, the president submits the legislation to Congress for approval or rejection. No amendments are allowed.

"I don't care if the president is a Democrat or a Republican, I think legislators need to scrutinize these things," Tester said.

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 21 | Permalink