In the weeks following Donald Trump’s inauguration, I enumerated the first three ways that the then-new president had disappointed his Montana supporters. (more…) Continue Reading →
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Montana Viewpoint: Treaties and sovereignty
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, is an international trade treaty among 12 Pacific Rim nations (with the notable exception of China). It is an important issue in the coming election, and it is important to know why. The treaty has been put in its final form through largely secret negotiations by the trade representatives of the countries involved and is now waiting to be ratified by the governments of the 12 nations. President Obama wants it, but there is some doubt that the Senate will approve it. (more…) Continue Reading →