legislative
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She starts by noting that the Voting Rights Act is, or was. one of the most consequential, efficacious, amply justified exercises of federal legislative power in the nation’s history.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
Representatives for both Brin-backed campaigns said the measures are designed to apply to other ballot initiatives and legislative efforts, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
There was no shortage of ideas for other ways to ease the financial burdens facing Californians, but few specifics on how they would deliver on those promises given the state’s complex and arduous legislative process.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
A second reading will take place at some stage to be determined, which will decide if the bill can move forward in the legislative process or be rejected again.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Since many of the guests had legislative power to make reforms, I suggested that they find a foster child who needed a permanent home and help make it happen in less than six months.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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U.S. Government Lingo
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