On May 13, 2010 Lytvyn asked lawmakers to work in the session hall and not to read newspapers there.

And how can legislative leaders ask lawmakers to vote for higher taxes when the city seems to be doing well?

Further, they asked lawmakers to draw up a comprehensive anti-stalking law.

Mayor Bloomberg had asked lawmakers for $250 million in additional school aid.

He also asked lawmakers to pass a law making it illegal to discriminate against homosexuals, a group whose support he would like.

Asking lawmakers direct questions would certainly do just that.

She asked lawmakers to insist on seeing the plan from leaders in the Senate and Assembly three days before any vote.

Mr. Cuomo said tonight that he had asked lawmakers to add yet another step in the lengthy procedure.

Governor Whitman had asked lawmakers to eliminate municipal welfare offices to save an estimated $25 million.

The organization is asking lawmakers to adopt laws so theaters have to tell patrons exactly when a movie actually begins.