US Rep. Tim Ryan votes against fast track

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, voted against Trade Promotion Authority or “Fast Track." The House of Representatives blocked TPA or “Fast Track” from advancing to the President’s desk.

Ryan in a statement said: "Over the last 20 years, I have watched one trade agreement after another decimate working families. By passing fast track trade authority, Congress would give all of our negotiating power to this and future Presidents and surrender any ability to ensure future trade agreements will work for Ohioans.

"By passing Fast Track, Congress and the public will be left behind on the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and we will have no power to improve or impact this deal that will affect the economic well-being of hundreds of thousands of Ohioans and Americans across the country."