The most popular programs for the Fast-Track Trade Authority Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=982 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 12:19:59 GMT On Tuesday, August 6, 2002 President Bush signed into law the Trade Act of 2002. Mr. Bergsten talked about trade authority as well as other international trade and economics issues of concern such as the South American economy. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171839-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171839-2 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed events in the news including the assassination of Rajiv Ghandi, the resignation of the Ethiopian dictator, and the unrest in Yugoslavia. The guests also discussed domestic events on Capitol Hill including fast-track trade authority and campaign finance reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18105-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed a meeting of the Democratic Leadership Conference. He talked about fast-track legislation, the budget deficit reduction and the economy. President Clinton said the economy is on the right track and that the Democratic Leadership Conference had helped bring important policies to political debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93931-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on how food production would be affected by the adoption of a North American Free Trade Agreement, creating an open free trading zone in all North America. President Bush supports the U.S. participation in such an agreement, and has announced that negotiations with Canada and Mexico will take place later in the year unless Congress fails to approve fast-track authority for trade legislation. Fast-track trade authority would limit the amount of time Congress has to approve the legislation and would prohibit Congress from attaching amendments to the applicable bills. Sen. Gramm warned the failure of the U.S. Congress to approve fast-track trade authority legislation might lead to the failure of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, which could lead to a rise in protectionist trade practices around the world against American agriculture. This would result in either a planned economy in America or "Draconian" cuts in the agriculture industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17697-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed S.3, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary system of spending limits for Senate election campaigns. The Senate passed H.Con. Res. 157, for the upcoming adjournment of Congress. The Senate passed S.Con. Res. 26, for the United States to provide environmental protection from development in Antarctica. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 121, supporting the breakthrough of peace for Angola. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 132, commending the humanitarian relief efforts for Iraqi refugees. The Senate also agreed to S.Res. 129, regarding the elections in Albania and S. Con. Res. 41, regarding the status of Tibet as an independent nation. The Senate began consideration of S. Res. 78, to disapprove the request of the President for extension of the fast-track procedures under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Trade Act of 1974. The Senate received messages from the President regarding public broadcasting and radiation control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18082-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed S.J. Res. 150, to designate June 15, 1991 as "Magna Carta Day". The Senate rejected S. Res. 78, to disapprove the request of the President for extension of the fast-track authority procedures under the Omnibus and Trade Acts. The Senate ratified a treaty concerning the protection of natural resources in the South Pacific and received nominations for organizational positions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18116-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke during the annual meeting of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Such an agreement would create a North American free trade zone with lowered or eliminated tariffs between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Bush administration has maintained fast-track legislative authority is necessary to conduct trade negotiations toward such an agreement; fast-track authority would mandate that Congress consider the trade legislation within a certain period of time and Congress would be prohibited from amending the legislation. In his remarks, President Bush said steps would be taken to consider the possible negative outcomes of a North American Free Trade Agreement. Critics have charged that U.S. companies, lured to manufacture products in Mexico because of the cheaper labor, would exploit workers through poor conditions and wages and pollute the environment with unregulated industrial waste. He also said the U.S. must undertake economic growth policies to leave the recession, including restricting government spending, reducing the capital gains tax, and reducing regulation. Following his speech, President Bush answered questions from members of the audience concerning U.S. economic policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17785-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush expressed support for a North American Free Trade Agreement and the extension of fast-track legislative authority after greeting members of a national Hispanic-American business organization at the White House. Fast-track trade authority allows President Bush to submit trade legislation to Congress that must be voted upon within a certain period of time without congressional amendments. The Bush administration maintains fast-track legislation is necessary for continued trade negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17900-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The House failed to agree to H. Res. 101, disapproving the extension of fast-track procedures to start trade negotiations. The House agreed to H.Res. 146, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States objectives regarding trade agreements. The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 157, a measure to adjourn the House for the last week in May. Two presidential messages were read regarding public broadcasting and radiation safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18089-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Business leaders spoke to reporters outside the White House after meeting with President Bush on the administration's trade policies. During the meeting, President Bush urged the business leaders to push Congress to pass presidential fast-track authority legislation for trade negotiations, which the administration feels is necessary for the continuation of trade negotiations in the Uruguay Round of trade talks and negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mr. Baker said the reduction of tariff barriers between the U.S. and other countries would result in a large increase in world trade, and discounted the theory that increasing employment in Mexico would result in decreased employment in the U.S. Mr. Strauss said fast-track trade authority was a "win-win" proposition for the U.S. and Mexico, and was not a partisan issue since it clearly would be good for the country in any perspective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17554-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Zoelick spoke about the impact of recently enacted trade promotion authority on U.S. economic growth, international development and global security. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172943-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on President Bush's March 1 request for extension of fast-track trade authority. An extension of fast-track trade authority would continue to give the President the ability to "rush" trade legislation through Congress, and is considered essential by the Bush administration in order to pass the North American Free Trade Agreement. Under fast-track trade authority, Congress must vote on the legislation within a particular time limit, and may not amend the bill. Rep. Gephardt said support for international trade legislation did not necessarily require support for fast-track legislation, and said President Bush should be required by Congress to fulfill a number of requirements in the trade legislation before Congress approves fast-track authority. Issues brought up by Mr. Gephardt included human rights, worker rights, fair wages, and the environment. Labor leaders testified against the extension of fast-track authority on the grounds that lowered tariffs combined with low wages among Mexican labor would attract American industry, and would result in the loss of American jobs. In addition, should the North American Trade Agreement pass, it would not guarantee against lowered working conditions of Mexican workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17506-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke in a photo opportunity during a meeting with American business leaders at the White House. He discussed the North American Free Trade Agreement and said he would do everything he could to gain fast-track authority for trade negotiations. He urged the assembled business leaders to push Congress to pass fast-track authority legislation, which he feels is "absolutely essential" for further progress in trade negotiations with other countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17489-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke during a photo opportunity in a meeting with the leaders of agricultural organizations on the fast-track legislative authority process, which the administration has maintained is critical to the continued negotiations in trade talks concerning the North American Free Trade Amendment. He was optimistic that Congress would extend fast-track trade authority, and said the campaign to persuade Congress on the issue was being undertaken in a non-partisan manner. Responding to reporters' questions, President Bush said the U.S. would continue to be the "catalyst" in the efforts toward peace in the Middle East. He also commented on a book written by Bob Woodward that claimed dissent existed in the Republican ranks during the planning stages of the Persian Gulf war. President Bush lauded General Colin Powell for his input and support during the entire Persian Gulf war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17801-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT At a formal signing ceremony in the East Room, President Bush talked about the Act granting him Trade Promotion authority. The law, which had lapsed for eight years, allowed the president to negotiate trade agreements and present them to Congress for a yes or no vote without the possibility of amendment. Following his remarks he signed the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171790-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke about trade within the Western Hemisphere, calling for expanded free trade zones and urged Congress to adopt legislation granting "fast track" authority to the president when negotiating trade agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164114-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164114-8 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representatives debated the Trade Promotion Authority legislation, which was scheduled for debate in the House the next day. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167638-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167638-2 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Heritage Foundation sponsored a forum on the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement, which would create a North American free trade zone. Earlier in the day, the Senate Finance committee voted 15 to 3 in favor of free trade negotiations with Mexico, and later the House Ways and Means committee voted 27 to 9 to endorse such negotiations. The Bush administration has been lobbying strongly for an extension of fast-track trade legislation authority, which would allow the president to submit trade legislation to Congress that must be voted upon within a certain period of time without congressional amendments. Opponents of fast-track authority claim U.S. industry will escape federal regulation by moving industrial facilities to Mexico, where they will not have to abide by environmental, fair wage and worker environment regulations. The votes indicate free trade legislation with Mexico is likely to pass both houses of Congress, where they are due for passage next week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17978-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The committee continued to hear testimony on how the adoption of a North American Free Trade Agreement might affect the production of food in the U.S. In the afternoon session, the committee heard from representatives from the U.S. agriculture industry and the U.S. government on the impact of opening a free trade zone in North America on U.S., Mexican, and Canadian agriculture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17708-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Trade Representative Hills spoke to reporters on the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement and the fast-track trade authority which the Bush administration maintains is necessary for successful trade negotiations. Trade Rep. Hills, who participated in previous trade negotiations with Mexico, announced the release of the administration's action plan on labor and environmental issues in response to the expressed concern of members of Congress over the extension of fast-track trade authority. Critics of the extension of fast-track authority charge that U.S. industry operating in Mexico will evade U.S. regulations that would prevent the exploitation of workers and harm the environment. Trade Rep. Hills also elaborated on the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement and responded to reporters' questions on U.S. trade policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17786-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT CEO's of the nation's leading think tanks talked about the need to include rade promotion authority for the president as part of a post-September 11 economic stimulus package. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166337-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Evans spoke about building international trade, the global economy, establishing open markets, and giving the president trade promotion authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169896-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Baucus spoke to reporters in the Capitol building on items on the congressional agenda that relate to international trade issues. He called for the U.S. to adopt aggressive trade policies, and said the failure to adopt fast-track trade legislation would mean disaster for U.S. trade negotiations with other countries. He discussed the North American free trade negotiations and the Uruguay round of trade negotiations, and predicted that if it came to a vote, Congress would extend fast-track legislation. Sen. Baucus also mentioned a number of issues that have to be addressed during trade negotiations with Mexico, including environmental concerns and fair wage legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17488-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Donahue spoke to reporters in the Capitol on the North American Free Trade Agreement being proposed by the Bush administration which would create a free trade zone between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Critics of the proposal maintain that reducing tariffs on products imported from Mexico would result in an exodus of American industry to factories south of the U.S. border. Critics also charge U.S. industries working in Mexico may not have to abide by regulations concerning fair wages, employee working conditions and environmental protection. Debate also centers around fast-track trade legislation authority, which would mandate that applicable trade legislation would have to be considered by Congress within a certain time, and Congress would be prohibited from attaching amendments to the legislation. The Bush administration has stated fast-track trade authority is absolutely necessary for continuing trade negotiations with other countries. Mr. Donahue announced the results of a poll of Americans on the North American Free Trade Agreement: 58 percent are opposed to a free trade agreement, and 72 percent oppose granting fast-track authority to the Bush administration. He said the American people feel the Bush administration should not negotiate a free trade agreement without the input of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17789-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Dorgan, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed fast-track trade authority, international trade, and the free trade proposal with Mexico. Rep. Dorgan has introduced legislation opposing fast-track trade authority for the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17999-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress debated H.Res. 101, a resolution disapproving of the extension of fast-track legislative authority for the president, and H.Res. 146, naming the objectives to be achieved through trade negotiations with Mexico. The House voted 231-192 to allow President Bush authority to negotiate a trade agreement with Mexico that would lower existing trade barriers. The legislation was introduced through the fast-track legislative procedure, in which members of Congress must consider and vote upon legislation within a certain time after its introduction, and may not add amendments to the legislation. H.Res. 146 named several recommendations from Congress on issues to be raised during trade talks with Mexico, including environmental, fair wages, and anti-exploitation provisions for Mexican workers. The House voted overwhelmingly to approve H.Res. 146 naming trade guidelines for negotiations with Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18099-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Swindell spoke about efforts by Congress to pass fast-track trade legislation giving the president greater authority in negotiating trade pacts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165404-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Rostenkowski, chairman of the House Ways and Means committee, spoke to reporters on the North American Free Trade Agreement and the extension of fast-track authority for trade legislation. Sen. Bentsen and Rep. Rostenkowski had asked the president to respond to a number of concerns they had over the North American Free Trade Agreement, mostly centering around the loss of American jobs and the possible exploitation of Mexican workers and pollution of the environment by U.S. industries manufacturing in Mexico. Earlier in the day, President Bush and Trade Rep. Carla Hills both responded to their concerns, saying steps would be taken during negotiations to avoid the evasion of U.S. industrial regulations by U.S. industries in Mexico. Rep. Rostenkowski said their response was comprehensive and compelling, and endorsed the extension of fast-track authority for the president. Fast-track trade authority would allow the president to submit legislation to Congress that would have to be considered and voted upon within a certain time limit, and Congress would be prohibited from amending the pertinent legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17787-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Levin spoke about U.S. trade policy and economic globalization. Among the issues he addressed were providing the president trade promotion authority, opening markets to free trade, and the role of Congress in trade policy. He also criticized the Bush administration for not having a coherent trade policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169955-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT The committee debated resolutions canceling the extension of fast-track legislative authority for the president. Fast-track authority would allow the president to submit trade legislation to Congress which must be voted on within a certain period of time without congressional amendments. The Bush administration has maintained fast-track authority is necessary to maintain trade negotiations with other countries, most notably a free trade agreement with Mexico. Opponents of a free trade agreement with Mexico, who claim U.S. industries will escape regulations by moving industries to Mexico, also oppose the extension of fast track authority. Members of the Ways and Means committee voted 27 to 9 to endorse negotiations for a free trade agreement with Mexico, rejecting resolutions curtailing the extension of free trade authority of the president. Voting on free trade legislation with Mexico was expected to take place in the House in the next few weeks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17973-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress briefed reporters on the meeting between President Bush, U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills, and members of Congress concerning fast-track legislative authority. The Bush administration strongly supports the extension of fast-track legislative authority, which it maintains is absolutely necessary for continuing trade negotiations with other countries. Opponents of the extension claim the U.S. will lose jobs when U.S. industries move to Mexico in order to escape U.S. industrial regulations. Fast-track authority would allow the president to introduce legislation to Congress which must be voted upon within a certain period of time, without congressional amendments. Rep. Glickman remained undecided on the measure, while Rep. Rogers favored the extension after being assured Congress would be able to reject trade legislation introduced by the president that was not in the favor of the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18009-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush responded to questions in the White House driveway on the extension of fast-track trade authority and other matters. On May 23, the House of Representatives voted down a resolution that would have prevented the automatic extension of fast-track trade authority for the president. Fast-track authority allows the president to submit trade legislation to Congress which must be voted upon within a certain period of time without congressional amendments to the legislation. The Bush administration claimed the authority was absolutely necessary for continuation of trade talks with other countries, while opponents of the measure expressed fear that Congress would have less control over the legislation it passes. Opponents of the proposed North American Free Trade agreement also opposed fast-track authority, on the grounds that such an agreement, which the Bush administration said would be nearly impossible to negotiate without fast-track trade authority, would lead to a loss of American jobs and exploitation of Mexican workers. The president lauded the House vote, and also discussed Secretary of State Baker's trips to the Middle East and his illness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18100-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Senate debated S.Res. 78, legislation that would prevent the extension of fast-track legislative authority for the president beyond June 1, 1991. The Bush administration has long held fast-track trade authority to be absolutely necessary for trade negotiations with other countries, particularly concerning the proposed North American Free Trade agreement and the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Fast-track trade authority would allow the president to submit trade legislation to Congress that must be considered and voted upon within a certain period of time without congressional amendments. Opponents of the proposed North American Free Trade agreement opposed the extension of fast-track authority, claiming it lessened the ability of Congress to affect legislation within its own authority. The Senate voted down the resolution in a 36-95 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18115-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle and Representative Gephardt spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda, including trade legislation, health care, and the Middle East. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169838-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Anthony, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed the proposal for a fast-track trade agreement with Mexico. The Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing considering the proposal of elevating Mexico into fast-track trade status. Fast-track trade authority allows the trade negotiators to bring to Congress a comprehensive trade agreement which Congress votes on. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17906-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked about proposed legislation expanding his authority to approve trade agreements. The proposal was more commonly known as "fast-track" authority. In his remarks he called on the Senate to pass the legislation in order to expand trade and build the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169456-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dougherty talked about trade legislation being considered in the Senate and an amendment to provide the president with trade promotion authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170101-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT At his daily press conference, Senator Daschle and others stressed the importance of national testing standards. They stressed that an accurate measure must be obtained before U.S. education can be improved. Senator Daschle also took questions about other topics, including fast-track legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90707-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Norton talked about Senate consideration of Trade Promotion Authority, or "fast track," legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171736-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT In a portion of his daily briefing, Senator Daschle briefed reporters on the Senate legislative agenda and other political issues. He focused on fast-track legislation, remaining appropriations bills and AMTRAK funding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94474-1 Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT