The phrase
"opposition lawmakers" refers to politicians who belong to a political party that is not currently in power. They voice different opinions and policies compared to the party that holds the majority in the government.
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«opposition»
«lawmakers»
Sentences with «opposition lawmakers»
- Wednesday's warning from Paris echoed similar threats from Denmark and Britain, where Prime Minister David Cameron came under pressure from opposition lawmakers and rebels in his own party to ditch his call for a real terms freeze in EU spending and push for outright cuts. (cnbc.com)
- One opposition lawmaker said the ban was not a government position, but rather one that the Ministry of Justice and, possibly the president, hold themselves. (coindesk.com)
- Malaysia's government has cut the proposed punishment for fake news offenders from 10 to six years in prison following an outcry from rights groups and opposition lawmakers who say the bill aims to silence dissent ahead of a general election. (hanfordsentinel.com)
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