Sentence examples for prohibit states from inspiring English sources

Mr. Bush wants to prohibit states from adding childless adults to the rolls.

But John Bingham, a representative from Ohio, broadened the language to prohibit states from denying "the equal protection of the laws" to anyone, on any account.

While the bill passed by Congress would not prohibit states from setting the income limit at $82,600, it would set stringent new standards for such coverage.

It would broadly prohibit states from using their authority to write food safety regulations stronger than those required by the federal government.

"Longstanding Medicaid laws prohibit states from restricting individuals who have coverage through Medicaid from receiving care from a qualified provider," Griffis said in a statement.

When it passed the Voting Rights Act, the majority said, Congress did not intend to prohibit states from disenfranchising incarcerated felons.

The law would prohibit state and local laws that "substantially burden" the ability of people – including businesses and associations – to follow their religious beliefs.

Alabama, for example, is considering a constitutional amendment that would prohibit state courts from ever interpreting the definition of marriage in state law.

"The intent of the reforms was to prohibit state employees from becoming candidates for office while on the state payroll," the spokeswoman, Christine Anderson, said.

Mr. Barnico said it was significant that neither in that legislation nor elsewhere did Congress prohibit state and local governments from pursuing their separate strategies against Myanmar.

Similar laws prohibit state-level political committees, such as Conservative Leadership for Arizona, from coordinating with campaigns.