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
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
The first round of presidential and legislative elections has now been set for July 18, 2027, the country's Provisional Electoral Council said Wednesday evening.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Since many of the guests had legislative power to make reforms, I suggested that they find a foster child who needed a permanent home and help make it happen in less than six months.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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