legislative
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Treasury, at the direction of Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge-fund manager, bought pesos to support Argentine President Javier Milei ahead of a crucial legislative election last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Sanchez has fewer legislative backers and may have an even tougher run.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Environment Agency said it was satisfied the variation met environmental legislative requirements and provided a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
He developed political strategy as a chief of staff, authored bills as a legislative director and worked across the aisle to help deliver results to their constituents.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
By the end of the summer, he declared his intention to make the eradication of poverty a key legislative objective in 1964.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing legislative
U.S. Government Lingo
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Civics I
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