In the context of stagnant domestic and international markets and recessing global economic and trade, cultivating domestic demand and giving full play to the domestic consumption of economic development is the key move to gear up China's economy.
"It was introduced on the day before the Congress adjourned for August recess, so not yet," said Pingree spokeswoman Victoria Bonney in an email on getting support from Republicans for the legislation.
"This effectively kicks the issue to Congress which is still planning to go on recess next week.