Democrats in Congress Are Doubtful About Free-Trade Issues « Thread Started on Feb 2, 2007, 7:37pm » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats in Congress Are Doubtful About Free-Trade Issues By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC02 February 2007read at source> http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-02- ... mPresident Bush wants the U.S. Congress to extend his so-called trade promotion authority, which expires July first. Also known as "fast track," it allows the president to submit trade deals to the House of Representatives and Senate for an up-or-down vote without amendments. But with Congress under opposition Democratic Party control, Mr. Bush may find it difficult to win approval for extending his trade authority, as well as a "yes" vote on future free-trade deals. VOA's Bill Rodgers reports.