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[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 42 points 2 days ago (2 children)

"Drop" as is created and ratified a law (dropped in lap). Not "drop" as in repealed a law (dropped in garage or floor).

[–] moonlight@fedia.io 23 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 days ago

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

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[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago

Good point, added some context to the headline