legislative
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Analysts were surprised by the initial reports that such a transaction was coming, though they attributed the decision to legislative worries for its pharmacy benefits business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
The utilities’ stock prices then fell when legislators agreed to a much smaller legislative package that did not have the protections the companies wanted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
He also said: "I am not only stepping down from my position as minister of transport, but... I am also withdrawing my name from the lists for the early legislative elections."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Think tanks and other nonprofits might find themselves subject to these rules if they spend money to publish a voter guide or promote a legislative scorecard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In February 1838, Angelina addressed the Massachusetts state legislature, becoming the first American woman to speak before a legislative body.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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