Rep. Jim Himes Wants a Wait and See Approach to Trade Deal

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives

Published July 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM EDT

Connecticut's 4th district congressman Jim Himes returns to WNPR.

While all the other members of Connecticut's congressional delegation voted against it, Jim Himes has been a strong supporter of "fast track" trade authority, which allows the president to negotiate with 11 other Pacific nations.

Connecticut’s 4th district congressman joins us this hour to discuss this trade deal, its impact on businesses, and the secrecy surrounding the deal itself. We also discuss some intelligence-related matters, and the death of his former intern over the weekend.

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Rep. Jim Himes - Represents Connecticut's 4th congressional district

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