lawmakers

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For years, lawmakers and residents in the wealthy neighborhood sought to remove the original 1932 inscription that describes Newlands rather as a statesman who "held true regard for the interests of all men."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Rubio was addressing Joey Freeman, the vice president of state affairs for the LA28 Organizing Committee, who testified before lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that the softening of Trump's tone will likely trickle down to other officials, Republican lawmakers and Trump's wider base.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As a result, lawmakers who rush to make drugs cheaper in the short term could prevent researchers from developing more “miracle drugs” for patients in the future.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

In the halls of Congress, lawmakers rose one after another to denounce Sunday’s attack and demand new voting rights legislation.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman