date:Jun 06, 2013
he deal will protect workers, food safety standards, and U.S. national interests, he said in an emailed statement.
Although Congress can not approve or block deals, lawmakers can kick up a fuss and even force companies to abandon their plans. They did so in 2005 when China's CNOOC Ltd made an unsuccessful bid to buy U.S.-based Unocal for $18 billion.
So far the angst in Washington seems below critical mass. Stabenow on Wednesday stopped short of calling for hearings on the deal, for example.