This page contains Congressional resolutions.
Resolutions indicate the topics that legislators care about, but cannot legislate about.
Resolution: the New England Governors' Conference resolution:
Source: NEG/ECP Resolution 26-5: Trade & Globalization
WHEREAS, a successful Knowledge Industry Innovators� Forum resulted in the identification of issues critical to the continued development of a knowledge economy in the Northeast; and WHEREAS, the Governor�s Conference is desirous of working together, in cooperation with the business community, to promote economic growth, facilitate trade flows across borders, and identify future opportunities for trade development; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers adopt the [work plan summarized here]:- Continue to focus on the development of strategies and initiatives that Premiers and Governors can undertake to grow the Northeast region�s knowledge economy.
- Monitor and discuss national and international trade policy, including NAFTA, WTO, and discussions regarding a free trade agreement of the Americas.
- Identification of border crossing impediments and strategies for addressing; including cross-border re-___location of professionals, and businesses wishing to conduct business in both countries.
- Assess opportunities and challenges facing the Northeast energy sector.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Standing Committee on Trade and Globalization seek appropriate resources to undertake a trade and infrastructure study for the region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that [we commit to] continue working with innovators to profile the region�s knowledge economy sector, identify key public and private sector institutions in order to encourage the development of a strong, representative, regional network to assist Governors and Premiers in facilitating the continued development of a knowledge economy in the Northeast.
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13.
Question 13: Support & expand free trade
Scores: -2=Strongly oppose; -1=Oppose; 0=neutral; 1=Support; 2=Strongly support.
- Topic: Free Trade
- Headline: Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada
(Score: 1)
- Key for participation codes:
- Sponsorships: p=sponsored; o=co-sponsored; s=signed
- Memberships: c=chair; m=member; e=endorsed; f=profiled; s=scored
- Resolutions: i=introduced; w=wrote; a=adopted
- Cases: w=wrote; j=joined; d=dissented; c=concurred
- Surveys: '+' supports; '-' opposes.
Republicans
participating in 01-NEGC5 |
| Lincoln Almond |
s1s | RI00 Former Republican Governor (1995-2002) | |
| John Rowland |
s1s | CT Former Republican Governor (1995-2004) | |
| Jane Swift |
s1s | MA02 Former Republican Governor (2001-2002) | |
Independents
participating in 01-NEGC5 |
| Angus King |
s1s | ME Former Independent Governor (1995-2002) | |
Total recorded by OnTheIssues:
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
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