The judges who rule Congress
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Congress is constrained by interest groups, and this has hampered reform in a number of areas, including gun control. Yet some action can be taken through the courts, and gunmakers have had to face legal action that has led Smith and Wesson to agree to submit itself to a range of restrictions to avoid prosecution. Courts may contradict Congress, which voted against those gun control restrictions in 1999. Judicial activism could lead to controversy where there is a lack of support for legal decisions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Last-minute men: president and congress
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Pres Bush and members of Congress campaigning for re-election are pushing legislation to please voters. Cable television reregulation, economic aid for urban centers, restrictions on water in California and an energy bill are political focal points.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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New Congress, old habits
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Congress is still operating in the same fashion despite the fact that there are 15 new senators and 110 new representatives. Political waffling and stalling are still prevalent and ethics investigations are already underway.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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