One of the problems with this trade deal is that most of our representatives -- the people who are supposed to write legislation -- aren't even allowed to know any more about it than we are. Not only that, the text will stay secret for two years after it has been ratified.
> the decision to keep the text of TPP secret was itself classified as secret
The bill would make any final trade agreement open to public comment for 60 days before the president signs it, and up to four months before Congress votes. If the agreement, negotiated by the United States trade representative, fails to meet the objectives laid out by Congress — on labor, environmental and human rights standards — a 60-vote majority in the Senate could shut off “fast-track” trade rules and open the deal to amendment.
Of course Congress and the administration do not have a history of being particularly responsive to the public. But it does seem that everyone will be able to know what was agreed on before it is signed into law.
> the decision to keep the text of TPP secret was itself classified as secret
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/06/first-congress-member...