actions

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For private-equity investors, however, the actions in Oregon and California are a wake-up call, showing that the new laws can’t be ignored, said John Saran, a partner at law firm Holland & Knight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But he said people who spoke out and protested against such actions must be clear that the "onus falls squarely on the state – not an entire people".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The actions were met with immediate push back from California officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But both those actions are “finite,” and as the supplies are drawn down, markets will get “increasingly worried,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Along with other congressional Republicans, Garfield came to oppose the actions of Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow