Ive been working with the program for two years, though this program has been around for 16 years now. Its an Amazing Program working with 200 interns at 60 organizations in new york and d. C. Were really excited to have a speaker with us today. Her name is lori wallach and she is the director of Public Citizens global trade watch. Public citizen was founded in 1971 and is a nonprofit research, lobbying and litigation organization based in washington, d. C. Global trade watch is the newest of Public Citizens five divisions. It was launched by mrs. Wallach in 1995 and global trade watch is the leader in the Global Citizen movement for fair trade and investment policy. Over the course of the past decade, wallach has helped create a new Public Awareness around globalization. The emerging issue of our time. Working closely with n. G. O. s, scholars and activists in developing countries and with u. S. Congressional environment, environmental, labor and other allies, wallach has played an Im
Transpacific partnership, or tpp. How it is now to look being discussed, making, trade reporter for politico. Much of the discussion now is about the Transpacific Partnership, the deals signed by participating countries back in february. In bold terms, what is the tpp, as it is known . Is the largest trade agreement in history, covers 12 nations from the u. S. Across the asiapacific region. It is a key part of president obamas visit to asia. As of now, he has signed the deal. But it is waiting to get ratified by congress and is facing obstacles. How is the tpp different from previous trade deals like nafta . Bigger, covers a bigger region, the asianpacific area. They want roles before china or another nation makes them. China, as our largest trading partner, is not involved in this agreement. The administration is aiming it as a way for us to stand out. It is different because it includes purposes, like trade investment while raising labor and environmental standards. Things are touted
Sunday night on human day, a documentary film instruct your talks about his students a warm wilting awardwinning documentary. He teaches at James High School in joints, oklahoma. I have not the kind of teacher that will not look at something that is that will look at something that is not very good, i just say it is nice, but i will tell you what needs to be worked on. And eventually every thing the one of my kids makes a better piece but it did in the beginning. And the kids who do really well internalize this, so i know longer have to say this to them. Sunday night on the q a. Next, cspan looks at the impact of trade deals on the chronic, jobs, and the president ial election. In cia officials outline efforts to combat cyber hacking. Then washington journal. , issue spotlight. An indepth look at timely subjects. This program focuses on trade deals, their impact on the economy, and the views of the lawmakers. Topics include the north American Free trade agreement, or nafta, the World T
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Havana, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in Guatemala is celebrating 25 years on Sunday of an ongoing collaboration that recognizes mostly the indigenous, rural and historically discriminated population.