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Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Tuesday he was optimistic a deal could be struck with Republicans clearing the way for Congress to pass free trade pacts with South Korea, Colombia and Panama after lawmakers return in September from a month-long recess. more»

The Senate Judiciary Committee's Immigration subpanel will take up the issue of highly skilled immigration on Tuesday at a hearing featuring representatives from the tech industry, academia and a group representing highly skilled immigrants. more»

As the debt-limit debate dominates the political landscape,U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Wednesday that work is ongoing on three pending free-trade agreements and a worker-aid program. more»

White House Chief of Staff William Daley said the Obama administration may send Congress a bill for a South Korea free-trade agreement that includes worker aid “very soon” unless lawmakers present an alternative for renewing the expired program. more»

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Tuesday he was optimistic Congress would approve three long-delayed free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama by August. more»