Date: August, 2005
Abstract: In the early hours of 28 July 2005 the United States (U.S.) House of Representatives voted to support the U.S. Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (commonly referred to as CAFTA).The House approved the legislation by just two votes, 217 to 215.This followed the successful passage of the bill through the Senate in early July 2005. Indicating both the importance and the controversial nature of the agreement, President Bush made a rare trip to Capitol Hill to personally secure ...
Research Type: Industry Note