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House plans Friday vote on bill key to Pacific trade pact

By Richard Cowan, David Lawder and Krista Hughes WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans aim to hold a vote on Friday on legislation key to President Barack Obama’s signature Pacific trade pact after reaching a deal with Democrats on funding to help workers who lose their jobs due to trade deals. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner urged both parties to back legislation to streamline the passage of trade deals through