Visit the Institute or International Economics news release entitled 
“Fast-Track Trade Authority Should Be Permanent But Should Explicitly Endorse 
New Negotiations” at

http://www.iie.com/publications/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?id=33

1) Exactly what is “fast track” approval on trade agreements?
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2) What three offices or parts of the US Government can work together more smoothly if 
fast track authority for the President is in place?
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3) Who was president when fast track ability led to America’s falling behind in trade 
negotiations at the Uruguay Round in 1994?
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4) Name three treaties mentioned in the article that have been troubled since the Congress 
removed lost fast track ability from the President.
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