legislation
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Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In March, lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit U.S.-regulated prediction markets from listing contracts related to sporting events and casino-style games such as video poker, blackjack and bingo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Home Office says the new extended closure orders should become law by the end of this year, after it lays secondary legislation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Shortly after Newsom took office in 2019, he signed legislation establishing the drinking water fund.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Meetings were banned; printing presses were seized; and legislation was rushed through Parliament permitting the police to detain charged prisoners for twelve days without bail.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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19th Amendment (1920)
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