Sentence examples for passing broad from inspiring English sources

In 2009, Montana joined more than 20 other states in passing broad self-defense measures backed by the National Rifle Association and other gun-rights groups.

Republicans say the blockade reflects their frustration with the White House and the last Congress for passing broad policies without winning broad support.

The last time Congress succeeded in passing broad campaign finance rules was 1974, in the wake of the Watergate scandal and revelations about Richard M. Nixon's illicit fund-raising.

The discussion document acknowledges in passing "broader questions" about how assessments are carried out and whether the framework needs to be improved or replaced.

Congress has yet to make good on its promise to pass broad legislation to boost employment.

On December 2nd New York, historically a union stronghold, passed broad pension reform for new workers.

The House and Senate passed broad energy legislation earlier this year, but they have been unable to resolve differences between them.

In his State of the Union address in February, he vowed that if the assembled lawmakers failed to pass broad climate legislation, he would act unilaterally.

Young immigrants in the country illegally have escalated their protests against deportations this week, creating awkward dilemmas for Obama administration officials who are pressing the House of Representatives to pass broad immigration legislation this fall.

PAGE A16 Questions for Court Nominee The Senate Judiciary Committee's chairman plans to press President Bush's Supreme Court nominee for his views on Congress's authority to pass broad social laws.

THE ARTS, PAGE E1 Senate Passes Energy Bill The Senate overwhelmingly passed broad energy legislation, a bill that includes $14 billion in tax incentives for oil and gas production as well as development of wind, solar and other emerging energy sources.