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President Obama's 'fast-track' to a Pacific trade deal is denied, the Muppets return and the music of 1965
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May 13, 2015
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President Obama's 'fast-track' to a Pacific trade deal is denied, the Muppets return and the music of 1965

The president is working with senators to approve a Trans-Pacific Partnership after efforts to expedite it are blocked and ABC plans a new primetime Muppet Show.

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The president is working with senators to approve a Trans-Pacific Partnership after efforts to expedite it are blocked and ABC plans a new primetime Muppet Show.

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