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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

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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 Not “drop” as in repealed a law (dropped in garage or floor).

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Ugh, headlines have gotten so bad these days. I clicked because I was curious why they did a 180 on policy…

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Could it be a regional thing? Tabling a bill means the literal opposite depending on the legislative structure.

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I think it’s media journalism lingo that’s creating confusion when used in political journalism.

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New album just dropped!

Lawmakers drop proposal

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Good point, added some context to the headline

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