"I look forward to the (Senate Finance) committee's consideration of this and other trade legislation, and I hope to bring the TPA bill to the Senate floor for debate in the very near future," McConnell said in a statement.
Trade Promotion Authority gives the Obama administration latitude to negotiate trade pacts with congressional oversight. (Reporting By Richard Cowan; Editing by Sandra Maler)Senate leader McConnell seeks quick debate on trade bill
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