Sentence examples for agreements passed from inspiring English sources

Bergsten, who is briefing Congress about the issue, says the traditional way to get trade agreements passed in the US is not to stress the economic benefits but allay fears about any harm.

But many Republicans, who support the agreements, are opposed to a linked measure to extend a scheme that provides federal help to workers in the United States who lose their jobs because of imports.The administration still hopes to get the trade agreements passed when Congress reconvenes this month.

Unfortunately, both agreements passed, despite staunch Democratic opposition.

The Panama and South Korea trade agreements passed the House of Representatives along a similar pattern.

The MWD board's motion to approve a 26% share of WaterFix costs and to authorize staff to enter several related agreements passed 28 to 6 with two abstentions.

And eventually, Congress put its weight behind the indemnity agreements, passing the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997.

The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement passed a 1992 plebiscite with 84.7 percent.

The deadline for agreement passed, and had to be extended.

Any agreement passed by Parliament could, however, be tested by a referendum.

The drop-dead date on the acquisition agreement passed on April 29 , 2008

The federal budget agreement passed late last year increased spending in this area by more than $375 million.