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Last week the Senate passed a measure restricting the travel of Mexican trucks on U.S. roads. Opponents say these restrictions, designed to ensure the trucks meet U.S. safety standards, would violate the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement. A panel talks about Mexican trucks on U.S. roads, NAFTA, and how the U.S. is adjusting to its role in the global economy.
Bret Caldwell, of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
John Lawrence, of the National Association of Manufacturers
Lael Brainard, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Over the past half-century, the Supreme Court has heard a great variety of cases related to gay rights. In their new book, journalists Joyce Murdoch and Deb Price look back on some of the milestone decisions and examine the social forces that shaped the justices' actions.
Joyce Murdoch, Author
Deborah Price, Author
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