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We can’t afford another trade deal that hurts our economy.
But one is in the works. It’s called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it’s been negotiated in secret. Citizens are locked out but 600 “corporate advisers” sit at the negotiating table.
Thanks to WikiLeaks we have some idea what is in. And it's bad. TPP would:
- Weaken Wall Street reforms
- Outsource American jobs and further exploit workers overseas
- Gut environmental and safety laws
- Reduce internet freedoms
Right now, the President is lining up with Republicans in Congress and the corporate lobby to push for “fast track” authority that will grease the skids for the TPP. But they don’t have the votes ...yet.
We have to stop it.
Among the key players is US Sen. Rob Portman, an Ohio Republican who served as President George Bush’s trade representative.
Please ask Sen. Portman to stand up for Ohio and vote against this secret trade deal. CALL HIM NOW! Dial 1-866-948-8977 (feel free to leave a voicemail, if necessary!)
Click here and let us know that you’ve called and we’ll keep you informed if Congress takes any action on this.
If it’s really so good, why won’t they tell us what’s really in it?
PS – Feel free to use this script for your message to Sen. Portman. “I live in Ohio, and I strongly urge Senator Portman to oppose Fast-Track for TPP. It’s a corporate trade deal that will outsource American jobs and further exploit workers overseas. I urge the Senator to vote NO on Fast-Track for TPP."  |
