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Leaked Trans-Pacific Partnership documents show U.S. government yielding to corporate interests.

Recently leaked documents coming out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations need greater public exposure before it is too late! Over the past two years, the United States has been meeting behind closed doors with eight Pacific nations, drafting an agreement designed to exempt multinational corporations from legal recourse if they violate domestic laws. If the leaks are anything at all representative of Trans-Pac’s final outcome, this agreement will set a dangerous precedent for government abdication of national interests to global corporatism.

We know that ‘hard to explain’ stories are sometimes ignored by mainstream media… but this could be a major game changer for the future of democratic self-governance, Rule of Law, and the ability of US citizens and political representatives to protect our national sovereignty. If you’re not getting more information on this story from the sources you trust, prepare to demand a thorough investigation into how this dangerous trade agreement will limit our ability to hold foreign corporations accountable for activities on U.S. soil.

From Counter Punch

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ICYMI: MSNBC’s The Ed Show

On last night’s Ed Show, we discussed the recent Fast and Furious‬ controversy, including Rep. Darrell Issa’s contempt vote against U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

Watch the video from last night’s panel discussion and let me know your thoughts on whether Issa’s actions are justifiable.

From The Ed Show:

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