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Thursday, October 22, 1987/The Battalion/Page 3 State and Local xperts consider trade policies uring MSC Great Issues forum , and I madeil ate than never I or journalisn is l for The By Cindy Milton Staff Writer RSUJK rHcvawwr Representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Eu- topean Community, also known as lie “Common Market,” Wednesday night discussed issues of world trade and the possibilities of a common l-ade currency by the next century during a program sponsored by the rlSC Great Issues committee. Moderator Bill Murchison, polid- jl columnist for the Dallas Morning T etvs, introduced “The Future of ;S.-European Trade: Your Mar- jetplace or Mine?” by saying world ade is one of the most complex Jodern questions because it de fends on many aspects — including Consumers, producers and business men throughout the world. Sir Roy Denman, head of the del- gBgation of the Commission of the ^ luropean Communities to the Inked States, said the purpose of _ lie committee, which was formed af- World War II, was to unite Euro- ean nations and to create positive londitions for economic growth, he committee now consists of 12 uropean trade countries and more lan 320 million people benefit rom its policies. “The aim of the founding fa cts,” Denman said, “was to follow «he example of the United States in "^me creation of a trade market.” He said the reason for the unifica- ion of European countries was to in- ,tease the size of trade, to create a lominon trade policy and to make a olitical alliance that would enhance orld trade. The committee has created trade riffs, a common trade policy and in executive branch that speaks to he U.S. Congress about its actions. The committee has big prospects of common currency between trade mintries within the first 20 years of he 21st century, Denman said. This, e said, will be a great economic vent. Denman discussed European eco- lomic problems — including a high unemployment rate that, he said, Photo by Sam B. Myers Sir Roy Denman, left, Bill Murchison and William T. Archey discuss the future of world trade. could lead to a dangerous situation, and he addressed the American budget deficit. “We both have problems that will have to be dealt with and we have to choose our own means,” he said. Problems, he said, are inevitable in trade situations. However, he said the United States and Europe are “on the same road” to solutions. He discussed European agricultu ral trade, which has increased almost 20 percent in the last 10 years, but, he said, Europe “hasn’t taken the bread out of the mouths of Ameri- William T. Archey, vice president of the International-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business organization in the world, said that one of the biggest problems of American trade involves agricultural epor ably in the past several years. The Chamber of Commerce makes recommendations to the gov ernment on national economic prob lems. The USCC influences local and national legislation and political action. Denman and Archey discussed a trade legislation in Congress that would give a definition of interna- tionl trade rules. Denman spoke positively about the prospective legislation. “If we can all relax and resist temptation of trade disputes, we could have good trade support by 1988 or 1990,” he said. This, he said, would create a sta ble, stronger and better trade route to U.S.-European trade unity. “We have to try and reduce over all expenditure and abolish obstacles to trade,” he added. However, Archey said that he does not expect the United States to produce a protective trade bill. “The U.S. will have big problems if there isn’t a decision in the next few years,” he said. Archey said that U.S. trade issues are heating up, especially in agricul tural export, telecommunications and electrical generation equipment. “If something doesn’t come up, we’ll both bite the bullet,” he said. He added that the recent impact on Wall Street may be a big influ ence — even a positive one — : in in ternational markets. “This incident represents a very significant point in American his tory,” he said. “The Unites States has come to realize it can no longer take trade for granted.” Student Senate OKs bill to set up panel to get seat on Board By Drew Leder Staff Writer The Texas A&M Student Sen ate Wednesday approved legis lation that will form a committee that will attempt to get a student on the Texas A&M Board of Re gents. A unanimously supported bill created a committee to work for the inclusion of a student on the Board, in either a voting or advi sory position. The bill originally called for the committee to work solely to get a voting seat but was amended to allow the committee some flexibility when negotiating with the Board. Mark Browning, director of the Legislative Study Group, adressed the Senate in support of the amended bill saying that while obtaining a student voting seat on the Board is not likely, getting a student to act in an advi sory capacity is feasible. “Getting an adviser is a more concrete possibility than getting a voting seat,” Browning said. “There might be no support in the Legislature for a voting mem ber.” Browning was also on hand to push for a resolution, which the Senate accepted, that will allow the LSG to advocate the passage of a state proposition that would authorize the state to sell $500 million in bonds. The revenue from the bond sales would be used towards the building of a su percollider and superconducter facility. The state is competing with 24 other states to secure fed eral support for the project. Browning said the LSG wants the proposition to pass because it will give the federal government incentive to locate the project in Texas. “It’s waving a carrot in front of their face,” he said. If the facility is located in Texas it will bring jobs to the state and research money to Texas A&M, Browning said. “Over $20 billion will be in jected into the state’s economy over the life of the project,” he said. The LSG will lobby for the proposition by submitting guest columns and editorials to newspa pers around the state urging vot ers to support the proposition, he said. The Senate also accepted a res olution stating that a study of po tential changes in the University Q-drop policy be made. The changes would involve increasing the time period the University al lows for Q-drops, Speaker of the Senate Jay Hays said. According to the bill, many students have ex pressed dissatisfaction with the current policy. Another bill, which would in crease campaigning time for stu dents involved in a Student Gov ernment runoff election, was introduced to the Senate and will be up for a vote on Nov. 4. The bill calls for a minimum of seven days between a primary and runoff election. Mason Ho gan, student body president, said the bill would primarily affect freshman elections because there is customarily a short time period between those election dates. There were two days between the freshman primary and runoff election this semester. Hogan also informed the Sen ate of the preliminary results of a survey to determine how faculty members feel about the possibil ity of the University converting the Rudder Tower dining facility into a faculty lounge. 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