The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, Schumer tells labor leaders

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, Schumer tells labor leaders-washingtonpost: The Senate’s soon-to-be top Democrat told labor leaders Thursday that the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal at the center of President Obama’s “pivot” to strengthen ties with key Asian allies, will not be ratified by Congress.

McConnell: Senate won't take up TPP this year

McConnell: Senate won't take up TPP this year-thehill: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appeared to close the door Thursday on the Senate taking up the Obama administration's signature Asia-Pacific trade deal during what's left of the president's term.

Liberals rally to sink Obama trade deal

Liberals rally to sink Obama trade deal-thehill: Liberals are amping up their opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on and off of Capitol Hill, amid escalating concerns that the package will get an 11th hour vote after the November elections.