lawmakers
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As governor, she could also call lawmakers back for a special session before then.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
When Credit Suisse ended up almost failing, in part because of the plunging value of its foreign units, Swiss lawmakers determined that cushion wasn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Two European lawmakers from the Greens group who went on an exploratory mission to the African country and neighbouring Uganda, said Wednesday their visit suggested the two nations were open for business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
State medical organizations, in turn, blamed lawmakers for writing ambiguous laws that offered no guidance about when doctors can intervene.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
It's also a tradition of high pageantry, in which lawmakers dramatically express their approval or disapproval of the president’s ideas by either leaping to their feet in repeat standing ovations or remaining seated and sullen.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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