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The Agreement also contains high standards for protecting labor rights, carrying out covered environmental agreements, and ensuring that key domestic labor and environmental laws are enforced.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3078 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

10/10/2011

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