Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on House Vote to Block U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

WASHINGTON, April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao made the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives vote to block the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement:

"Today the Democrats voted to stifle economic opportunity for America's workers.

"Instead of voting to create more export-related jobs in America, which pay 13 to18 percent more, the Democratic leadership put up roadblocks to the competitiveness of the American economy."

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor

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