lawmaker
Example Sentences
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At the center of this latest attempt is a bill introduced by state lawmaker Corey Jackson called Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7.
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told lawmakers Monday “we are not at the moment considering issuing a maritime security operation,” AFP reported.
From Barron's
Instead, lawmakers learn about military operations the same way ordinary Americans do — by watching the news — and then demand to be briefed, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Top leader To Lam was reaffirmed as general secretary, but he is widely expected to become president as well -- a post that requires approval by lawmakers.
From Barron's
The move sparked criticism from lawmakers, cultural figures and members of the Kennedy family, some of whom questioned whether the renaming had legal authority without congressional approval.
From Salon
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