legislative
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How, in a legislative body that has always maintained a large contingent of scoundrels, did Swalwell and Gonzales get the boot in such quick succession—with more potentially in the pipeline?
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
“They’re not taking into account all the legislative history and statements made at the time of the enactment of Dodd-Frank.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
They craft the state budget and have a line-item veto to eliminate legislative appropriations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
Vocabulary lists containing legislative
U.S. Government Lingo
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Civics I
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