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Fortenberry Defends Trade Authorization

Fortenberry Defends Trade Authorization

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Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry defends Congressional action to make it easier for the president to negotiate trade deals with other countries.
Fortenberry says he understands why some people are suspicious about the measure. . .

 

Fortenberry says he’s well aware trade with other countries often isn’t conducted on a level playing field. . .


Fortenberry says trade is very important to Nebraska, especially for the state’s agricultural sector.

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