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Empresas y finanzas

U.S. fast-track trade bill clears key hurdle in Senate


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation key to sealing a Pacific trade pact passed another important test in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, boosting hopes for a deal that is central to President Barack Obama's strategic shift toward Asia.

    The Senate voted 62-38 to limit debate on a bill granting the White House authority to speed trade deals through Congress, which is opposed by many of Obama's fellow Democrats.

    (Reporting by Rick Cowan and Anna Yukhananov; Editing by Will Dunham)