As opponents tried to take away his microphone and gavel, Chairman Park declared the committee's approval of the free-trade deal.

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South Korean parliamentary opponents of a major free-trade deal with the United States got physical in a committee hearing room, but failed to prevent the deal from advancing toward ratification.

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Charles Rangel (D-NY), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, frequently opines that free trade is especially beneficial to unemployed workers in developing countries.

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Paulson didn't disappoint at the hearing, informing the committee of his preferences for lower taxes and free trade.

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U.S. House Committee approves Peru-U.S. free trade agreement unanimously.

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