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Sauerberg supports Columbia Free Trade Agreement
04/30/2008 17:15:46

Dr. Steve Sauerberg is running against Incumbent Dick Durbin in November.
By Jim Fitzpatrick and WMBD

   
The Republican Challenger for U.S. Senate in Illinois is pushing for the passage for the Columbia Free Trade Agreement. Dr. Steve Sauerberg is running against Incumbent Dick Durbin in November. Speaking from the Embassy Suites in East Peoria Wednesday Sauerberg says the agreement would be a big benefit for the United States. He says without it, companies like Caterpillar, will continue to be unfairly taxed.

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Sauerberg says if it passes, it would end tariffs on exports to Columbia and create more U.S. jobs.



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