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Business Council Proposes U.S. Trade Preferences for Viet Nam (Vietnam Business Finance)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:57:00 GMT

A proposal to approve Viet Nam’s eligibility for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was recently submitted by the U.S.–Asean Business Council to Ms. Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative. GSP will not only allow Viet Nam to speed up its efforts to eradicate hunger and alleviate poverty, but will also improve the trade between the two countries, members...

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McCain VEEPwatch: Who Is Rob Portman? (Donklephant)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:36:34 GMT

Since Senator McCain is in Ohio this week, the scuttlebutt is focused on former Ohio Representative Rob Portman – a respected Conservative whose economic experience and service for both Bushes has earned him many Capitol Hill cheerleaders. Is he the yin to McCain’s yang? Congressional Credentials: Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2006 – 2007) US [...]

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Semiconductor Industry Association Backs Trade Action Against European Tariffs (Business Wire)

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:18:00 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced its strong support for measures taken by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

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Fun new game: MSNBC's GOP Veepstakes. (What About Clients?)

Tue, 27 May 2008 23:54:50 GMT

Click above to play new VP game with MSNBC's Chuck Todd and David Gregory. Our pick and prediction is lawyer Rob Portman, 53, not nationally known, but a talented Bushie and conservative who goes down well with the GOP rank...

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'Ten things you didn't know about Rob Portman' (Cincinnati.com)

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT

US News reported Tuesday: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Portman By Bobbie Kyle Sauer Sen. John McCain disclosed that he is in the "embryonic stages" of selecting a running mate, whom he hopes to introduce at the Republican National Convention. While he refused to disclose any names, McCain told reporters that the list is about 20 deep, and "it's every name imaginable." This is one of a

Source : Cincinnati.com (subscribe)

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US lauds RP's optical media progress; software use (Positive News Media)

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:27:43 GMT

MANILA, May 7 (PNA) -- The Special 301 Report of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) named the Philippines as one of the countries that “have made progress toward implementing controls on optical media production.”

Source : Positive News Media (subscribe)

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DID MITT AND RUDY TEACH THEM NOTHING?: (BrothersJudd Blog)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:44:50 GMT

For McCain, There's Only One Perfect Candidate for Veep (Stuart Rothenberg, 4/29/08, Real Clear Politics) We all hear the same names mentioned as prospective running mates for John McCain: former Office of Management and Budget Director and one-time U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and even former Pennsylvania...

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USTR's 2008 Special Section 301 Report (The Patry Copyright Blog)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:20:00 GMT

On Friday, April 25th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative issued its 2008 Special 301 report. Here is a link to a Press Release that contains a link to the full report. Nine countries were placed on the naughtiest of the naughty list, the Priority Watch List: China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India, Israel, Pakistan, Thailand, and Venezuela. Of these China gets...

Source : The Patry Copyright Blog (subscribe)

Explore : China, Law, Law Blogs

China and Russia still piracy hotbeds, says US gov (Russia News Net)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:26:47 GMT

The United States Trade Representative has slammed China and Russia as the world's worst offenders for stealing US intellectual property - again. The latest 301 report, available

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RP stays on US piracy watchlist (ABS CBN)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:29:11 GMT

The Philippines will continue to stay in a United States trade department intellectual property watchlist for 2008 due to increased incidence in book piracy, illegal downloads using mobile devices, piracy on the Internet and the illegal camcording of films in local theaters.

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Novak: “McCain, Portman, and Victory” (Kudlow's Money Politic$)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Bob Novak, the highly distinguished veteran columnist and author, told the American Spectator New York dinner group last night that John McCain will defeat Barack Obama in November’s election, although the Democrats will enhance their majorities in both the Senate and the House. Novak, who has covered elections for fifty years, speculated that McCain will pick former Ohio congressman Rob Portman (who...

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Live Webcast of SBA's National Small Business Week Policy Forums Scheduled (PR News Wire )

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Issue Forums to Focus on Healthcare, Trade and the Economy WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Small business and advocacy groups, bloggers and think tanks can take part in National Small Business Week 2008, featuring national awards and issue forums at the agency's premier annual event. These public policy forums will feature leading experts discussing key issues that impact...

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Portman's VP Chances Take a Hit (Michael Goldfarb - The Blog)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:46:50 GMT

Rob Portman is frequently mentioned as a possible vice presidential nominee for John McCain. If you believe Bob Novak, he's the favorite. The biggest reason is that he is seen as giving McCain a big boost in the critical state...

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SONGster, Source? (Buckeye State Blog - Comments)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:20:18 GMT

My dad used to work at the USEC plant, so you've kind of hit one of my private pet issues. I hadn't heard that the centrifuge project was failing. I'd find it rather surprising since there's been adequate proof of concept for it and the infrastructure for it was largely in place since the 1980s. Can you point to a newstory or some sourcing about this? I'd like to read about it.

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USTR pushes for drug data exclusivity [India] (LAW WIRE™ - COMMUNICATING THE LAW™)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:13:00 GMT

The thorny issue of providing data exclusivity to pharma MNCs has come under limelight. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) seems to be lobbying hard with the health ministry for data exclusivity, which if allowed, will adversely affect domestic pharma companies that are making generic versions of patented drugs. Data exclusivity, if implemented, will stop or delay marketing...

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McCain-Portman in 2008? (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:35:00 GMT

The former Second District congressman and Bush White House insider is being touted as a possible vice presidential candidate.

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NCGA Supports Free Trade Agreement With Columbia (Grain Net)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:37:15 GMT

NCGA Supports U.S. Colombia Free Trade Agreement (4-7-08) Fast track process for the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement (FTA) got under way today, notes the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).“The Colombia free trade agreement will open up new opportunities for corn growers,” said NCGA President Ron Litterer. “Under the agreement, the United States will have immediate...

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Wide Net Cast by Lobby for Colombia Trade Pact (New York Times)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:59:33 GMT

A campaign for a trade deal with Colombia has former Clinton administration aides aligned with Republicans.

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Press Briefing by Tony Fratto and United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab (EuroInvestor.co.uk)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:19:47 GMT

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:38 P.M. EDT MR. FRATTO: Good afternoon, everyone. You saw the President´s remarks earlier -- about an hour ago -- announcing that he was sending up a Colombia trade promotion agreement, or the pre-trade agreement to Congress, signing the transmittal documents for that today. We invited the President´s Trade Representative, Sue Schwab,...

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Rob Portman Said To Be On McCain's VP List (The Post Chronicle)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:00:36 GMT

Portman, who served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, is just one of the possible choices for McCain, The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch reported Sunday....

Source : The Post Chronicle (subscribe)

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