Under Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil vociferously fought the bill, arguing that it would hamstring its ability to compete against foreign companies.
Giuliani vehemently opposed the measure, arguing that it would require the city to close down its seven largest shelters.
Minority left parties voted against the bill, arguing that it would remove protections for workers.
Not surprisingly, industry groups oppose a minimum wage, arguing that it would kill jobs.
Successive administrations have since declined to do so, arguing that it would be counterproductive.
But France, for instance, is already arguing that it would be illegal to touch agricultural subsidies.
The president has so far resisted that step, arguing that it would only worsen the bloodshed.
Republicans oppose release of the returns, arguing that it would politicize tax data.
The Bush administration has consistently opposed a timetable, arguing that it would only embolden insurgents.
The National Rifle Association vigorously opposed the law, however, arguing that it would not stop criminals.
DeVos successfully lobbied against the commission, arguing that it would have unacceptably favored traditional schools.
