But there is also reason for New Jersey lawmakers to be hopeful, starting with Mr. Menendez.
But that's really just an even better reason for vulnerable lawmakers who supported the Affordable Care Act to put some sustained ballyhoo behind their decision to vote for the law.
The White House acknowledged there was good reason for U.S. lawmakers, already doubtful of Pakistan's cooperation against al Qaeda, to demand to know whether bin Laden had been "hiding in plain sight" and to raise questions about U.S. aid.
None of that is sufficient reason for regulators or lawmakers to block its attempt to buy Yahoo, the online portal and search engine.
Similarly, the Fourth Circuit's ruling applies to South Carolina, providing yet another reason for that state's lawmakers to back off their controversial bathroom bill--HB 2. Our law firm, Public Justice, has a long record of success in Title IX cases, fighting against sex discrimination of all forms--including discrimination based gender stereotypes.
Three of the four lawmakers are Hispanic, and their stated reason for rebelling was that Latino lawmakers needed a greater voice in government.
For that reason, German lawmakers, as elected representatives of the people, should decide, he said.
For this reason, lawmakers said, the bill could probably not be used as a vehicle for a compromise on the explosive issue of insurance coverage for abortion.
The arrest of a New York City police officer, who was accused of violating the civil rights of an African-American man during a stop-and-frisk arrest, provides good reason for Justice Department officials and state lawmakers to investigate whether others on the force are engaging in similar practices.
He cited as the reason for his departure a partisan atmosphere that made it impossible for lawmakers to find common ground on policy issues.
