U.S. House Delays Vote On Peru Trade Pact

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Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have decided to delay a vote on a free-trade agreement with Peru until Thursday, House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said.

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There remained every indication the Peru trade agreement was headed for approval, despite complaints from some Democrats it would cost American jobs.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who voted against a similar trade agreement with Central American countries and the Dominican Republic two years ago, said she intended to vote for the Peru agreement.

The deal "rises to the level of acceptance" because of recent changes to strengthen its labor and environmental provisions, she said.

"If you're ever going to support any trade agreement, I would think this would be the easiest one to do," Pelosi said. (Editing by Peter Cooney)


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