The passage of the No Child Left Behind legislation has meant changes for many schools.

Lincoln also was behind national legislation towards the same end, but the southern states, now in full rebellion, ignored the proposals.

That is the practical thinking behind pending legislation in Congress to create one uniform Federal standard for drunken driving.

The electronic version may be as much as 18 months behind current legislation, but it is the most up to date official version.

During his tenure he was identified as important force behind progressive legislation.

I think this whole business of trying to prevent kids from smoking being the impetus behind legislation is great politics.

As a judge he respected even bad laws; as a member of society he felt free to question the decisions behind legislation.

We think the Union should help countries, whatever the country and whatever its political regime, which are used to hide illegal activities behind offshore legislation.

You're naturally led then to see who is behind legislation, who has fought various kinds of legislation.

We have been the driving force behind a serious dialogue and legislation to completely reform our criminal justice system.