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Both candidates endorse TPP

Tom Cooper, Rochester

Thurston County Democrats put Heck and Murray on notice that they will lose their support unless they oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement currently pending ratification by the U.S. Congress.

What is the purpose of withholding support for Sen. Murray when her opponent, Cyrus Vance has endorsed the TTP, according to an editorial in your sister publication, The News Tribune in Tacoma on Oct. 11?

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 7:57 PM with the headline "Both candidates endorse TPP."

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