A grand coalition of civil society organizations has been formed to try to stop efforts to fast-track trade agreements through the United States Congress.
The State Of The Union: President Obama, Intellectual Property And Trade
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February 4, 2014

Via Techdirt:

Dr. Matthew Rimmer wrote up this week's "review" post, and kept on writing, submitting this rather interesting take on last week's State of the Union address which we thought many of you would enjoy.

Last week, President Barack Obama delivered his 2014 State of the Union address, discussing intellectual property, investment, and the protection of the environment.

Much like in his State of the Union Address in 2013, the President promoted his ambitious regional trade agenda – with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

The prospects of the tra...

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