amendment

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The island's government has backed an amendment to change the way information is shared with UK credit reference agencies, which had been seen as the main barrier to successful applications.

From BBC

A provision to the New York constitution, passed by amendment in 2014, requires drawing districts so that minority groups, “based on the totality of the circumstances,” do not “have less opportunity” to choose representatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier, a second amendment lobbying group, Gun Owners of America, also criticized Essayli.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK is considering similar legislation; this week, the House of Lords voted to support a ban for under-16s via an amendment to the government's schools bill.

From BBC

However, if the amendment passed in the Lords, it could be overturned in the House of Commons by MPs at a later stage.

From BBC