Archive - mai 18, 2005

Fight against AIDS in Brazil is more expensive

Original Publication Date: 
17 May, 2005
Source: 
Andrei Netto, Zero Hora Newspaper
What's the difference between the treatment of a Brasilian AIDS patient and a South African one?

Why we oppose CAFTA-DR: A new report from the Oakland Institute

Original Publication Date: 
17 May, 2005
Source: 
The Oakland Institute
Even though President Bush is trying to kick-start his campaign to win passage of the stalled Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), he faces an uphill battle.

U.S. Floats New Initiative to Supplement Existing Approach to WTO Services Talks

Original Publication Date: 
17 May, 2005
Source: 
By Gary G. Yerkey, International Trade Daily
The United States May 17 conceded that the long-standing request-offer' approach to negotiating greater openness in world services trade has failed to sufficiently advance the current round of talks and suggested 'supplementing' the approach with a new initiative designed to bring other countries up to U.S. standards.

New USTR on Mode 4

Original Publication Date: 
17 May, 2005
Source: 
National Journal's CongressDailyPM
US Trade Representative Portman indicated earlier this week he would take a cautious approach toward the issue of temporary mobility of workers.