Sentence examples for described legislation from inspiring English sources

Correction: March 8, 2006, Wednesday An article on Feb. 28 about concerns raised by the Coast Guard over the deal with a Dubai company, DP World, incorrectly described legislation proposed by two Democratic Senators, Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York and Robert Menendez of New Jersey, and a correction in this space on Thursday also described it incorrectly.

set social media alight on Wednesday after he described legislation to make Election Day a paid holiday for federal workers as a "power grab" by Democrats.

It describes legislation they have co-sponsored, and defines an unusual place in the political landscape.

A companion article, "A New GI Bill for Scientists," describes legislation just passed but not yet signed into law that would emulate the World War II-era GI Bill.

Democrats described the legislation as historic.

Democrats also described the legislation as a boon for the pharmaceutical industry and health maintenance organizations.

They described Brazilian legislation, which considers topless sunbathing an "obscene act", as outdated.

A State Department official described the legislation that the firm helped to push as detrimental.

Isinbayeva also described the legislation as reflecting the legitimate social and cultural views of Russia.

Separately, the Delegated Powers Committee described the legislation as a "skeleton" Bill that was "flawed" and "vague".

President Barack Obama described the legislation as "a step backward for all Ugandans", and several donors suspended aid.