TITLE

From con to pro?

AUTHOR(S)

Fenyvesi, Charles

PUB. DATE

October 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;10/4/93, Vol. 115 Issue 13, p32

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses how embattled supporters of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are feeling a little better about their chances of gaining approval for the accord. How Michigan Rep. John Conyers, a key NAFTA opponent, has passed the word that he may now back the pact; How Conyer's support would help counter the ardent opposition of the black caucus and the AFL-CIO.

ACCESSION #

9309297604

 

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