Sentences with phrase «showdown over the legislation»

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AIR STRIKE — Airbnb, hotel union preparing to do battle over pending City Council legislation, by POLITICO's Sally Goldenberg: «Airbnb and the hotel industry that opposes it are gearing up for a legislative showdown as the City Council drafts a bill that would take aim at the $ 30 billion online home - sharing company.

D.C.: The AP looks at the recent decision in D.C. to recognize same - sex marriages performed in other states and the looming showdown in Congress over it: «After the legislation receives final approval from the council, which is supposed to come next month, the bill is then subject to a 30 - day congressional review.

The showdown over furloughs — which would affect about 100,000 state workers — does not appear to be imminent, however, as Mr. Paterson appears ready to submit the legislation to a regular legislative process first.

The new legislation, introduced by Republican Sen. Mark Wyland of Escondido but likely to enjoy the support of many Democrats, could signal a showdown with Gov. Jerry Brown, who vetoed similar legislation last year because it infringed on a key premise of his Local Control Funding Formula — allowing local educational agencies the bulk of authority over school spending decisions.