51. Another factor is that Democratic lawmakers have made an effort to reach out to the business community. 52. As a former lawmaker himself, Adams is allowed to use certain House of Commons facilities as long as a sitting lawmaker makes the booking. 53. But as with almost any major tax bill, powerful lawmakers made sure they got priorities included. 54. Congress is not currently involved in budget preparations, and lawmakers usually make many changes to proposed budgets, delaying their approval. 55. He also said he was disappointed that lawmakers made light of his sensitivity. 56. He also said that the lawmakers made numerous suggestions on possible Cabinet candidates, but made it clear he would not trade ministerial seats for parliament support. 57. He told reporters that lawmakers made numerous suggestions on possible Cabinet members, but said he would not trade ministerial seats for parliamentary support. 58. Historically, Congress resists advance appropriations, but the administration hopes lawmakers will make an exception for embassy security given the risk to overseas missions from terrorist attack. 59. Iowa lawmakers have made terrorist crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death. 60. Lawmakers first made changes to meet the concerns of small wineries and Internet sellers. |