Legislative proposals to repeal this would put American jobs in jeopardy and threaten our position in the global economy.

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His position and that of president of the chamber of deputies are key in settling the legislative agenda, correspondents say.

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Counsel General and Leader of the Legislative Programme John Griffiths AM answered a number of questions on issues relating to his cabinet position, including the legality of the organ donation Legislative Competence Order, provision of pro bono legal services in Wales, and the Review of Tribunals Operating in Wales.

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Frank's bill is still in its infant stages--no word yet on the administration's position. (The White House typically doesn't take a stance this early in the legislative game.) But if history is an indicator, anything that might impose more regulation on U.S. oil companies is not likely to go over well at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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