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Pallone Opposes Possible End Of Trade Benefits To India
Location: Washington, DC   U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ),
founder and former co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India
and Indian Americans, made the following statement in opposition
to H.R. 6406, the Trade/Vietnam Bill, which is being considered
tonight in the House. The legislation includes a provision to
give the President the authority to end India's competitive need
limitations waivers after six months. A vote on the legislation
is expected later this evening.  "Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose
the rule for consideration of H.R. 6406. Because of today's
martial law and the closed rule before us, no amendments were
made in order.  "I oppose this legislation and I want to
particularly reference a provision which allows the
Administration to revoke India's competitive need limitations
(CNL) waivers on certain items after six months.  "Although
India continues its economic development,