This is what a new, progressive trade agreement looks like

[PowerToThePeople]

Cross posted in GD.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026351321
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Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:58:53 -0400
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
From: Barack Obama <[e-mail]>
Reply-to: [e-mail]
Subject: This is what a new, progressive trade agreement looks like

Friend --

When I ran for this office, I heard from Americans who felt
left behind by trade agreements of the past.

It's those people I'm thinking about as I lay out the
framework for a new trade agenda that will be guided by one
simple principle: putting American workers first.

I've made it clear that I won't sign any agreement that doesn't
live up to that.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership we're working on
would be the most progressive trade agreement in American
history -- with the strongest labor, environmental, and intellectual
property standards yet. It's designed to protect jobs and help grow
the economy by focusing on working and middle-class families.

This is a complex issue with a lot at stake for Americans,
and I want voices like yours to be part of the conversation.
On Monday, David Simas, one of my closest advisors, is getting
on the phone with OFA supporters to talk more about what
this policy means.

Send OFA questions or concerns you have -- and David will
get a chance to address as many as he can on Monday's call:

http://my.barackobama.com/Ask-A-Trade-Question

This is a chance to make sure that the United States -- and
not a competitor like China -- gets to write the rules for
the world economy in the 21st century.

Here's why that matters:

-- It levels the playing field for American workers.
This plan will make it easier to sell goods made in
America to some of the most dynamic and fastest-growing
markets in the world: 95 percent of the world's
consumers live outside the United States.

-- It reflects American values. All countries that sign
the Trans-Pacific Partnership must adopt strict labor
rules if they want to send their goods to the United
States. That means enforceable regulations to ensure
acceptable working conditions, such as a minimum wage,
maximum hours, and workplace safety. Workers will have
the right to form unions and bargain collectively.

-- It's good to the environment. This plan goes well
beyond protections from past agreements, and contains
enforceable commitments to protect our oceans, forests,
and endangered wildlife.

For me, it's important that our trade policy is consistent
with my top priority as president: making sure that more
hard-working Americans have a chance to get ahead.

Exports of American products supported 11.7 million
American jobs in 2014 -- those are good, middle-class jobs
that pay up to 18 percent more than other jobs. And of the
companies that export goods, 98 percent are small businesses.

There's a lot more to talk about, so I hope you'll join the
conversation.

Ask a question, or voice your thoughts -- and OFA will
collect them for the call on Monday:

http://my.barackobama.com/Ask-A-Trade-Question

Thank you,

Barack Obama

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[salib]

1. No no no no no no no no

Sucks.

[Thinkingabout]

2. what part?

[steve2470]

3. BOG Host here, please change the title of your thread to the title of the email

I seriously doubt the email was titled that way. Thanks for your cooperation.

By the way, this is the statement of purpose of this group:

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Any questions about it, feel free to ask.

[PowerToThePeople]

4. Just reposting an email from OFA

I do not think my title was out of line with the content of the email, but changed the title per your request.

[steve2470]

5. thank you nt