Sentence examples for contentious measure from inspiring English sources

That would leave little time for the House to debate and vote on what will be a contentious measure.

FCC officials approved the rules on a 3-2 vone on Thursday, its latest contentious measure to pass on party lines.

A second contentious measure in the bill would allow pension plans run by unions to delay the recognition of their recent investment losses.

In a heated Commons debate, traditionalists accused their party leadership of ignoring widespread backbench opposition to speed the contentious measure into law.

DC's mayor, Vincent Gray, immunised many staff working for the city's government from the shutdown, by declaring them all 'essential' workers, a legally contentious measure.

A far more complex and contentious measure requiring higher efficiency standards on a wide range of appliances and electronic devices was approved by both houses in June and signed by the governor in July.

The policies are not the only contentious measures within Northern Territory alcohol management plans.

Many of the most contentious measures, including drug testing and prison privatization, have landed the state in court.

But he has not endorsed more contentious measures like limiting ammunition magazines or imposing strict liability standards on gun makers.

Last year, Malaysia dismantled the last of the contentious measures imposed in the aftermath of the crisis, by allowing its currency to float.

A25 Action on Budget Measures The Senate approved four of nine remaining spending bills needed to keep the government running, setting the stage for lawmakers and the White House to focus on the most contentious measures next week.