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Experts Oppose ISDS Provision in TPP as Contrary to American Legal Traditions
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May 7, 2015
A group of legal heavyweights, including Harvard University's Laurence Tribe, are saying that the Investor-State Dispute Settlement provision in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is contrary to American legal traditions.
New York City Joins Growing Numbers of Cities Opposing the Trade Deal
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April 30, 2015
The New York City Council passed a resolution declaring the city a "TPP-free zone" and urged Congress to reject Fast Track legislation for the trade deal.
Texas Democratic Party Declares Opposition to the TPP and Fast Track
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April 30, 2015
The Texas Democratic Party came out strong in opposing the TPP and the current Fast Track authorization that would block legislators from amending even a single provision of a trade agreement until 2021.
More Local Governments Declare Their Communities to be "TPP Free Zones"
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April 30, 2015
Ohio CWAers convince the City of Columbus and Trumbull County, Ohio, to declare their communities against Fast Track for the TPP.