10.01.2014 - 12:44 [ Techdirt ]

Congress Introduce Bi-Partisan Bill To Abdicate Its Own Role And Screw Over American Public All At Once

what fast track authority means is that Congress is saying, „that‘s okay, you guys in the administration can handle that.“ Basically, it‘s Congress flat out telling the White House and the USTR that it, and not the Congress, can come up with trade agreements with foreign powers, and Congress will tie its own hands in being able to challenge or review the various provisions.