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Senate Finance Chair to Travel to China to Discuss Currency, Other Trade Issues
October 4, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Congress

On September 30, 2010, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D) announced that he will travel to China the week of October 10 to discuss key economic and trade issues, including China’s currency practices, with top Chinese officials. According to a press release, the trip will provide the opportunity to discuss China’s currency manipulation and other key economic and trade issues with top Chinese officials to find solutions.

Senator Schumer Asks GAO to Investigate NY Border Wait Times
October 4, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Congress

On September 29, 2010, Senator Schumer (D) formally requested the Government Accountability Office to investigate the long wait times that New Yorkers must battle in order to cross the border. According to Senator Schumer, current wait times of up three hours slow down economic activity and discourage the type of commerce that New York’s communities need for growth. Senator Schumer asked GAO to identify non-security factors that can be eliminated that are responsible for delays.

House Subcommittee Expects New Hearing on Drug Safety Draft
October 1, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|Congress

House Energy and Commerce Committee sources have stated that they expect a new hearing to be scheduled on a discussion draft of drug safety legislation, but noted that no time has yet been set. Among other things, the draft legislation would require importer and custom broker registration for drugs, increased inspections and higher penalties. (See ITT’s Online Archives or 09/22/10 and 09/30/10 news, 10092210 and 10093003, for BP summaries of the discussion draft and the canceled September 30, 2010 hearing on it.)

Senate Considered, Withdrew Motion on Food Safety Bill
October 1, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Congress

On September 29, 2010, the Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 510, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn.