State Representative Tim O'Brien

Jobs and Trade:

Feel free to let me know your opinion about free trade policies and let me know if you think trade agreements like NAFTA, CAFTA and GATT should overrule state law:

What's your opinion on NAFTA and other free trade agreements:

Good for Connecticut

Not good for Connecticut

Do you think Connecticut should overturn the "free trade" letter signed by ex-Gov. John Rowland and pass laws to promote jobs growth in the U.S.?

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In the years before John Rowland was forced from office amid a growing corruption scandal, he took an action that undermines state law and could cost Connecticut and American jobs.

Specifically, he signed a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative that allows so-called "free trade" agreements to overrule state law that defines how taxpayer money should be spent. With more and more skilled jobs being "outsourced" to low-wage workers in other countries, ex-Gov. Rowland's decision could take away Connecticut's ability to ensure that taxpayer money is spent at employers that are located in or near to Connecticut.

Going a step farther, I support legislation designed to prevent companies paid with Connecticut taxpayer money from using that money to outsource jobs outside the U.S.