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Most of its weapons are supplied by the US, which also provides political and diplomatic protection, vetoing multiple resolutions in the UN Security Council that were intended to pressure Israel to stop.

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The Sentencing Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, would give the justice secretary veto powers over any new sentencing guidance.

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With that said, though, it has been pointed out to BBC Sport it was Glasner who effectively vetoed Guehi's move to Liverpool on deadline day, despite both clubs agreeing a fee.

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Further, the state’s strict permitting requirements have given residents tremendous power to veto projects and created regulatory headaches.

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The bill was introduced this year after Newsom vetoed a broader bill last year, which was also authored by Wiener.

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