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"Drop" as is created and ratified a law (dropped in lap). Not "drop" as in repealed a law (dropped in garage or floor).
Ugh, headlines have gotten so bad these days. I clicked because I was curious why they did a 180 on policy....
Could it be a regional thing? Tabling a bill means the literal opposite depending on the legislative structure.
I think it’s media journalism lingo that’s creating confusion when used in political journalism.
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Good point, added some context to the headline
Yeah, doesn’t seem like a smart play to give up your strategic chokehold on one of the most important elements of the modern global economy
this post was submitted on 30 Apr 2025
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